H. Melville (Engraver); Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1842-1842
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: H. Melville.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: T.H. Shepherd.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Historical
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Steel Engraved
Engraved
Hand colored
Etched
Painted
Dimensions (inches)
7.2 (H) x 9.4 (W) x 5.9 (Image H) x 7.4 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.2 (H) x 24 (W) x 15.1 (Image H) x 18.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed within platemark.
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Edition Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors
Edition Notes
This engraving is probably from one of two possible series: "The World Metropolis, or Might London, Illustrated by a Series of Views Beautifully Engraved on Steel" (London 1851-1855), or "London Interiors, with their Costumes and Ceremonies" (1841-1843).