The Chinese bridge illuminated : on the night of the celebration of the peace, 1814 / J.H. Clark Del. ; M. Dubourg Sculpt.

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Matthew Dubourg
active 1806-1838
The Chinese bridge illuminated : on the night of the celebration of the peace, 1814 / J.H. Clark Del. ; M. Dubourg Sculpt.
Peel 1971
Provenance: 
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Lettered below image with title followed by "On the Night of the celebration of the Peace 1814" and production details: "J. H. Clark Del. / Published & Sold Augt 12th 1814 by Edwd Orme, Publisher to his Majesty and H.R.H. the Prince Regent, Bond Street, (corner of Brook Street) London / M. Dubourg Sculp."
Titled 'View of ditto, previous to the Fire; published by Palser, 1814.' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829.
Illustration to: An Historical Memento, representing the different scenes of public rejoicing, which took place the first of August, in St. James's and Hyde Parks, London, in celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814, and of the centenary of the accession of the illustrious House of Brunswick, etc. 1815. Published by Edward Orme [London].
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.

Summary: 

The Chinese bridge and pagoda illuminated; crowds on the riverbank; trees on either side; fireworks in the distance.

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