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Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (1710-71)

A Prospect of the Royal House at Richmond c.1740

Etching and engraving | 46.0 x 57.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 703015.a

Item: A Prospect of the Royal House at Richmond

Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (1710-71)

Item: A Prospect of the Royal House at Richmond c.1740

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Description

This print of Richmond Lodge, Queen Caroline's country retreat, shows the building's unusual façade with is triangular pediment flanked by circular windows, overlooking a large lawn occupied by courtiers and gardeners. Owing to its pleasant location, Caroline developed a particular affection for the lodge and gardens at Richmond.

Provenance

Royal Collection by c.1900
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (1710-71)
(engraver)

After
Search the collection Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676-Venice 1730)
(designer)

Search the collection Joseph Goupy (1689-1769)
(publisher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Etching and engraving

etching, engraving

Measurements

46.0 x 57.8 cm (sheet of paper)

43.6 x 55.6 cm (platemark)
Groupings
Category
Maps / Topography
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
Richmond [Greater London]
Kew [Greater London]
Richmond Lodge [London]

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