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Rocque, J. (fl.1738)
Plan of the House, Gardens, Park & Hermitage of their Majesties, at Richmond 1734
Etching and engraving | 58.1 x 91.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 702999
Rocque, J. (fl.1738)
Plan of the House, Gardens, Park & Hermitage of their Majesties, at Richmond 1734
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A large print of Richmond Gardens. When Queen Caroline received Richmond Lodge as a dower house in 1727, she immediately engaged in the creation of one of the earliest English landscape gardens. This large map provides us with a detailed layout of the estates of Richmond and Kew (owned by Frederick, Prince of Wales) and elevations of buildings and follies, such as Queen Caroline's Hermitage and Merlin's Cave, most of which are now lost.
Provenance
Royal Collection by c.1900
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Etching and engraving
Measurements
58.1 x 91.1 cm (sheet of paper)
