Title
A View of the Franciscan Church & Convent in the City of Havana = Vue de l'Eglise et du Convent des Franciscains, dans la Ville de la Havane = Vista de la Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco en la Ciudad de la Havana : taken from the Alcalde's House in Granby Square. / Drawn by Elias Durnford, Engineer ; Engraved by Edward Rooker.
Creator
Rooker, Edward, -1774, printmaker.
Publication details
London : Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. August 1764. by Thomas Jefferys, Corner of St. Martins Lane, [August 1 1764]
Physical details
1 print : etching and engraving ; platemark 36.2 x 52.8 cm, on sheet 37.2 x 53.7 cm
Description
Figures in a square including children playing and priests in the foreground, with north side of the church attached to the convent of San Francisco beyond, its apse overlooking the sea at left and its main fac_ade to Calle Oficios at right.
Place
Havana (Cuba)
Additional information
One of six views drawn by Elias Durnford and dedicated to the Earl of Albemarle.
Other persons
Durnford, Elias, 1739-1794, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.123.28.e.