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Pierre Fourdrinier (active 1720-60)

The Royal Palace of Holyrood House c.1753

Engraving with etching | 34.0 x 48.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 702897

The Royal Palace of Holyrood House

Pierre Fourdrinier (active 1720-60)

The Royal Palace of Holyrood House c.1753

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Description

Elevated view of Holyrood Palace, front door with clocktower, crest. Double turretted towers at ends.

Provenance

Purchased by George IV when Prince Regent in 1814 for 7s 6d (RA GEO/MAIN/27978) 'Royal Palace of Holyrood House'
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Pierre Fourdrinier (active 1720-60)
(engraver)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving with etching

engraving

Measurements

34.0 x 48.4 cm (sheet of paper)
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Category
Maps / Topography
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Lothian [Scotland]
Edinburgh [Lothian]
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Geodesy & Surveying
Topography

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