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'Garrick's Villa at Hampton', view from the river with boats and figures, after Tombleson by H. Sands.
LONDON. DAVID GARRICK'S VILLA.

Hand-coloured steel engraving, within decorative border, from 'Tombleson's 'Thames',

Although this print is titled 'Garrick's Villa' it actually portrays the neo-classical Temple, near the river bank, of which Horace Walpole wrote in 1755 'Garrick is building a grateful temple to Shakespeare'.

Hand-coloured steel engraving, within decorative border, from 'Tombleson's 'Thames',

Although this print is titled 'Garrick's Villa' it actually portrays the neo-classical Temple, near the river bank, of which Horace Walpole wrote in 1755 'Garrick is building a grateful temple to Shakespeare'.

Condition trimmed to platemark, a little spotting,
Publication Tombleson & Co, .c 1835. 7in x 9in
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  • Product Code: RGW17799
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £20.00