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Creator:
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
Title(s):
H. Repton, landscape gardener [graphic] : Hare Street, near Romford, Essex / H. Repton inv. & delin. ; T. Medland sculpt.
Published/Created:
[Essex?] : [s.n]., [ca. 1797?]
Physical Description:
1 print : engraving ; sheet 66 x 95 mm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A 2011 13
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
An engraved trade card for Humphry Repton, prominent landscape gardner. The illustration depicts Repton surveying a riverside estate (with theodolite at hand) while a dozen laborers toil the earth in the background.
Drawn by Humphry Repton; engraved by Thomas Medland.
BAC: British Art Center copy is bound with Repton's Red Book for Vinters in Kent, a seat of James Whatman Esqr (SB473.R4 V56 1797+). It is affixed to the page facing the title page.
Subject Terms:
Landscape architects -- Great Britain.
Landscape architecture -- Great Britain.
Landscape gardening -- Great Britain.
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818.
Surveying -- Great Britain.
Theodolites.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- England -- 1797.
Trade cards -- England -- 1797.
Contributors:
Medland, Thomas, active 18th century-19th century, engraver.
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