Title
THE CITY OF BRISTOL. / H. Blundel delin ; J. Kip Sculp. 1717.
Creator
Kip, Johannes, 1653-1722, printmaker.
Publication details
[London] : [Joseph Smith], [published 1724]
Physical details
1 print : etching and engraving ; sheet 53.3 x 88.7 cm platemark; sheet
Description
Figures and horses on grassy terrain in the foreground; the city of Bristol stretching across the middle ground and extending to the horizon; the River Avon cutting through the centre. Churches are numbered and a key is engraved below the image.
Place
Bristol (England)
Additional information
Plate 29 from 'Britannia Illustrata' or 'Nouveau Theatre', Volume 3, published by Joseph Smith in 1724. For a description of Smith's 'Britania Illustrata' or 'Nouveau Theatre' see British Museum 1880,1113.1421. This plate was engraved by Kip in 1717 but was not published in Britannia Illustrata until 1724.
Other persons
Blundel, H., active 1700-1720, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.37.37.a.