Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749 1744 - 1754

This engraving by George Vertue, titled "Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749," depicts the elaborate fireworks display held in St. James's Park to celebrate the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which officially ended the War of the Austrian Succession. The engraving includes a detailed plan and elevation view of the display's centerpiece, a grand architectural structure adorned with intricate details and illuminated by a dazzling array of fireworks. Vertue's meticulous rendering captures the spectacle and grandeur of this historical event, offering viewers a glimpse into the celebratory nature of 18th-century London.