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- Museum number
- 1880,1113.2361
- Title
- Object: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works to be performed in St James's Park April the 27th 1749, on Account of the General Peace
- Description
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A neo-classical façade with the royal arms at the top, three openings, the centre one arched, with a statue of Peace, Neptune and Mars below it, a double staircase leading up to it and a balustraded arcade extending to either side, ending in small lodges with triangular pediments; showing the disposition of the fireworks, rows of roman candles and catherine wheels, with a large catherine wheel above the arms, in which the words 'Vivat Rex' appear; with a plan below. 1749
Engraving
- Production date
- 1749
- Dimensions
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Height: 414 millimetres (trimmed)
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Width: 558 millimetres (trimmed)
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- For comment see Y,8.80
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
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Associated Event: Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle 1748 (7 October)
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Associated Event: War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748
- Acquisition date
- 1880
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1880,1113.2361
