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Colen Campbell - Great Hall at Houghton, Norfolk 1725.
This copper engraving of the Great Hall at Houghton is plate 100 from volume 3 of the first edition of Vitruvius Britannicus or, the British Architect. Containing the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the most Regular Buildings both Publick & Private in Great Britain by Colen Campbell. Published by the author in three volumes 1715-25, London.
Drawn by Colen Campbell and engraved by Henry Hulsbergh.
Vitruvius Britannicus is one of the great 18th century architectural works and it illustrates the social revolution that occurred under the governance of Robert Walpole.
The engravings were printed on strong creamy white chain linked paper with the occasional crown watermark.?
Size: Sheet approx. 13.5in x 20in (34cm x 51cm), Platemark 9.5in x 14.5in (25cm x 37cm).
The print is in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully for any occasional age related marks.
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