A Catalogue of the Churches of the City of London: Royal Palaces, Hospitals, and Publick Edifices, Built by Sr. Christopher Wren, Kt. Surveyor General of the Royal-Works, during Fifty Years: viz. from 1668 to 1718

Multiple artists/makers

1726 or 1749

Not on view

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Title: A Catalogue of the Churches of the City of London: Royal Palaces, Hospitals, and Publick Edifices, Built by Sr. Christopher Wren, Kt. Surveyor General of the Royal-Works, during Fifty Years: viz. from 1668 to 1718
Architect: Sir Christopher Wren (British, East Knoyle, Wiltshire 1632–1723 London)
Artist: Henry Hulsbergh (Dutch, born Amsterdam, died London 1729)
Artist: Simon Gribelin II (Paris 1661–1733, active London)
Artist: John Vanderbank, the younger (British, London (?) 1694–1739 London)
Artist: Jacob Schijnvoet (Dutch, Amsterdam (?) 1685–1733 London (?))
Artist: Hawksmoor (British, active 18th century)
Artist: Benjamin Cole (British, 1697–1783)
Date: 1726 or 1749
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: 24 13/16 x 20 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (62.99 x 51.51 x 3.81 cm)
Classifications: Portfolios, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 196
Object Number: 60.633.43(1-15)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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