Etchings, representing the best examples of ancient ornamental architecture; drawn from the originals in Rome, and other parts of Italy, during the years 1794, 1795 and 1796

Designer Charles Heathcote Tatham British

Printer Printed for the author and sold by Thomas Gardiner British

1799

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Title: Etchings, representing the best examples of ancient ornamental architecture; drawn from the originals in Rome, and other parts of Italy, during the years 1794, 1795 and 1796
Designer: Charles Heathcote Tatham (British, 1772–1842)
Printer: Printed for the author and sold by Thomas Gardiner (British, active 1797–1817)
Date: 1799
Medium: Illustrations: etching
Dimensions: 18 7/8 × 12 5/8 × 1 3/4 in. (48 × 32 × 4.5 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.36
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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