Title
[Windsor Castle from the Lower Court, on the 5th of Novr].
Creator
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, artist, printmaker, publisher.
Publication details
[London] : [Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by P. Sandby St Georges Row], [Sepr 1st 1776]
Physical details
1 print : aquatint and etching printed in sepia ; sheet 29.9 x 46.4 cm, within hand-coloured washline mount on support sheet 42.7 x 60.4 cm.
Description
Night view inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, with large numbers of people gathered, some around a large bonfire with guys, others processing holding banners and carrying a man seated on a wooden throne; horses and carts pass on the left with children hitching lifts; on the right is St George's Chapel, and in the distance, the Round Tower. Bears inscription 'Windsor Castle' in brown ink along lower edge of support sheet.
Place
Windsor (England : Rural district)
Additional information
This is a proof impression of Maps K.Top.7.40.u.4. and has been cut down to within the platemark and stuck down on a sheet with a hand-drawn washline mount. Publishing information taken from Maps K.Top.7.40.u.4.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.7.40.y