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The Bank of England

Engraver William Tombleson British
After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd British, born France
Publisher Jones & Co.
March 31, 1827
Not on view
Sir John Soane's bank building at left facing Threadneedle Street in London, the latter busy with traffic and a tower in the center distance.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Bank of England
  • Series/Portfolio: Metropolitan Improvements: London in the Nineteenth Century
  • Engraver: William Tombleson (British, 1801–1860)
  • Artist: After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (British (born France), 1793–1864 London)
  • Publisher: Jones & Co.
  • Date: March 31, 1827
  • Medium: Steel engraving, with later hand-coloring
  • Dimensions: Image: 3 7/16 in. × 6 in. (8.8 × 15.3 cm)
    Sheet approximately: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985
  • Object Number: 1986.1180.1970
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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