Design for London Bridge Approach

Robert Smirkebetween 1827 and 1835

Details

Title: Design for London Bridge Approach
Creator: Print made by Sir Robert Smirke the younger, 1781–1867, British
Creator Lifespan: 1781/1867
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: between 1827 and 1835
Physical Dimensions: Sheet (cropped to image): 8 1/4 x 18 1/16 inches (21 x 45.8 cm)
Subject Keywords: clouds, eagles (birds), shields, streets, cityscape, plan (drawing), cobblestones, walking, design, figures, sidewalks, tower (building division), bridge approach, columns, church, bridge (built work), buildings, architectural subject
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Gray wash over graphite and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, greened white wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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