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.
William Hincks
September 12 1783 (1783-1783)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Hincks (Designer, engraver and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
Ink
Watercolor
Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1953.0187.012
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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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
Creator (Role)
William Hincks (Designer, engraver and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
September 12 1783 (1783-1783)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, beneath image
Inscription: W.\m Hincks delin. et sculp.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center, beneath title
Inscription: London Publish'd as the Act directs by W.\m Hincks, Sept.\r 12.\th 1783.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Genre scene
Building view
Materials
Ink
Watercolor
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Stipple engraved
Stipple Etched
Etched
Hand colored
Painted
Dimensions (inches)
14.1 (H) x 17 (W) x 13.4 (Image H) x 15.8 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.7 (H) x 43.1 (W) x 34 (Image H) x 40.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13.4 in. (34.1 cm). Plate W: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm).