A South-West View of the City of Bath, taken from a Field adjoining the New-Wells Road

John Parker (1798 - 1860)
Samuel Alken (1756 - 1815)

Coloured engraving

15 October 1787

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Image of A South-West View of the City of Bath, taken from a Field adjoining the New-Wells Road
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    Country: Italy
    City: Rome
    Place: British Embassy
  • About the artist
    Samuel Alken was an aquatint engraver of landscapes, topographical views and sporting subjects, after works by contemporary artists. He was born in London; the son of a carver and guilder. Alken studied at the Royal Academy Schools. As well as his aquatints, he produced some painted decorative compositions. His son was sporting artist Henry Thomas Alken.
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    Artist
    John Parker (1798 - 1860)
    Samuel Alken (1756 - 1815)
    Title
    A South-West View of the City of Bath, taken from a Field adjoining the New-Wells Road
    Date
    15 October 1787
    Medium
    Coloured engraving
    Acquisition
    Purchased from Frank T Sabin, October 1959
    GAC number
    5015