Gezicht op het monument met het beeld van Karel II, koning van Engeland 1720 - 1731
suttonnicholls
statue
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
Sutton Nicholls’s "Gezicht op het monument met het beeld van Karel II, koning van Engeland" (1720-1731), is an etching and engraving depicting the monument of Charles II, King of England, in London. The scene captures a bustling city square, with people, buildings, and the monument as the focal point. The monument itself is a tall column topped with a statue of Charles II on horseback. The etching and engraving technique gives the artwork a detailed and realistic look, highlighting the architectural features of the buildings and the bustling activity of the square. The monument stands as a testament to the historical and political significance of King Charles II in England during the 17th century, providing a glimpse into the urban landscape of London in the early 18th century.
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