Title
A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA, : of the Bridge crossing the River Cobre near Spanish Town. Dedicated to William Beckford Esq.r of Somerley in Suffolk by his most Obliged Servant JOHN BOYDELL. / Drawn on the Spot & painted by George Robertson ; John Boydell excudit 1778 ; Engraved by Daniel Lerpiniere.
Creator
Lerpinie_re, Daniel, 1745-1785, printmaker.
Publication details
[London] : Published March 25th. 1778 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London, [March 25 1778]
Physical details
1 print : engraving and etching ; platemark 40.1 x 55.5 cm, on sheet 41.5 x 56.6 cm.
Description
Three men stand in conversation on a road in the foreground, with turbulent river, bridge and rocks covered with shrubs in the background. Title contains the coat of arms of William Beckford.
Place
Cobre River (Jamaica)
Other persons
Robertson, George, 1747 or 1748-1788, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.123.54.f.