Prospect of the Famous House of the Illustrious Duke of Albemarle [formerly Clarendon House]

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

This engraving of 1724 shows Clarendon House in London (1664-67), designed by architect Sir Roger Pratt (c.1620-1685) for the politician and historian Edward Hyde, first Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674). During the period that the house was under construction, Clarendon was serving as Lord Chancellor.

Places

England, London, Piccadilly, Clarendon House (later Albemarle House)

Subjects

horseback, topography, genre, tree, dog, horse, man, woman, 18th century costume, coat, putto, fence, gate, country house/mansion, steps, door, window, chimney

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Johann, II Spilberg (1619 - 1690)
W Skillman

Title

Prospect of the Famous House of the Illustrious Duke of Albemarle [formerly Clarendon House]

Date

published 1724

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, September 1961

GAC number

5602