Fairford, the Seat of Samuel Barker Esq.

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Johannes Kip, an engraver, draughtsman and dealer, was born in Amsterdam in 1653 but later worked in Britain. He was associated with the court of William of Orange and moved to London shortly after William landed in England with his forces in 1688 to claim the English crown. Kip produced a large body of work for British publishers, ‘Britannia Illustrata’ being one of his most important projects.

Places

England, Gloucestershire

Subjects

topography, landscape C18th, tree, river, hill, coat of arms, gate, formal garden, house, fountain

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Johannes Kip (1653 - 1722)

Title

Fairford, the Seat of Samuel Barker Esq.

Date

published 1712

Medium

Coloured engraving

Dimensions

height: 52.20 cm, width: 64.70 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, October 1974

GAC number

11552