Thames View, probably Roehampton - Original 18th Century Engraving

Original antique copper engraving, finely and carefully worked, showing a view on the River Thames, probably looking towards Roehampton, near Putney (London). On the far bank a village with its church and, on the wooded hill, a large house; on the water, Thames sailing barges and a covered passenger boat with oarsmen. In the foreground a traveller with a staff over his shoulder, between two groups of trees that frame the scene.

A very similar view was published in large format by Laurie & Whittle (London, c. 1800) as "The North View of Row-Hampton". This smaller impression, numbered in the plate, appears to come from an English topographical work of the late 18th century.

Medium: Copper engraving
Date: Late 18th century (approx.)
Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.3 in (19.2 x 10.9 cm)
Condition: Sheet trimmed on all four sides, without margins or printed title; at the upper right corner the plate number "2. 312." survives. The image is complete and well printed.