Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Maurer, active 1713–1761

after John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Title:
A Perspective View of Tower Hill and the Place of Execution of the Lords Kilmarnock and Balmerino on Monday 18 of August 1746.
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Plate: 10 × 16 1/2 inches (25.4 × 41.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
B.L. - The governor of ye tower delivering the Prisoners to the Sheriffs of London at the Barn for Execution / B.R. - The View of the Scaffold with the Guards Surounding at the Time of Execution. -- Printed & Sold by R. Wilkinson 58 Cornhill
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.13.98
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
execution | people | cityscape | prisoners | historical subject | figures | sheriffs
Associated Places:
Tower of London | Tower Hill | England | Tower Hamlets | Greater London | United Kingdom
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4685