Object Number 1953.0187.012

Object Name

Print (Engraving)

Title

To the VERY RESPECTABLE the LINEN MERCHANTS and MANUFACTURERS of Ireland,/ The CONDUCTORS of that GREAT and BENEFICIAL STAPLE of our COUNTRY;/ This Perspective View of the Linen Hall in Dublin,/ with the Boxes and Bates of Linen ready for Exportation, the Emblems of their Industry,/ Is Dedicated by their obedient humble Servant, W,,\m Hincks.

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

William Hincks (Designer, engraver and publisher)
1752-1797

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

September 12 1783 (1783-1783)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower right, beneath image; W.\m Hincks delin. et sculp.
2. Inscription; Lower center, beneath title; London Publish'd as the Act directs by W.\m Hincks, Sept.\r 12.\th 1783.

Subjects

Genre scene; Building view

Materials

Ink; Watercolor; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Stipple engraved, Stipple Etched, Etched, Hand colored, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

14.1 (H) , 17 (W) , 13.4 (Image H) , 15.8 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

35.7 (H) , 43.1 (W) , 13.4 (Image H) , 15.8 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Plate H: 13.4 in. (34.1 cm). Plate W: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm).

Publisher Summary

Hincks, William

Publication Date

09/12/1783

Place of Publication

London, England, United Kingdom

Watermark

None

Coloring

Hand colored with watercolors

Object Description

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