Drury Lane Theatre

Various artists/makers

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The first theater on this site opened in 1663 and burned in 1672, to be replaced by a structure probably designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The latter was demolished in 1791 and replaced an expanded and improved building designed by Henry Holland, its interior seen here. After opening in 1794 this structure, which was thought fireproof, survived only until 1809 when it too succumbed to flames, shortly after this print was published. A building designed by Benjamin Wyatt replaced it.

Drury Lane Theatre, Designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching and aquatint

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