Alveston, the Seat of Edward Hill Esq.

Location

Country: Switzerland
City: Geneva
Place: British Mission Offices

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, tree, cow, hill, coat of arms, field, formal garden, country house/mansion, church, tower

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Johannes Kip (1653 - 1722)

Title

Alveston, the Seat of Edward Hill Esq.

Date

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, July 1974

GAC number

11300