Original English engraving published in 1793 with the north-west view of Willen church ("Willien" in the caption) in Buckinghamshire, after a drawing signed with the initials W.P. and dated November 15, 1792.
Original English engraving published in 1793 with the north-west view of Willen church ("Willien" in the caption) in Buckinghamshire, after a drawing signed with the initials W.P. and dated November 15, 1792.
The reference printed in the upper right corner places the print in the supplement to The Gentleman's Magazine for 1793 (pl. II, p. 1168). The church shown is St Mary Magdalene, built about 1680 to the design of the scientist and architect Robert Hooke, one of the few of his buildings to survive.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Signed with the initials W.P., dated November 15, 1792.
Date: 1793.
Source: The Gentleman's Magazine, supplement for 1793, pl. II, p. 1168.
Dimensions: Plate mark 6.9 x 4.6 in (17.5 x 11.7 cm).
Condition: Good condition, paper somewhat toned and slightly cockled at the edges.