West Wickham Court in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted's, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3 1777 - 1790
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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book
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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historical font
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arm
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building
This anonymous engraving, dating from 1777 to 1790, depicts West Wickham Court in the County of Kent, England. The image portrays the manor house, a grand structure featuring a central tower, multiple chimneys, and an array of windows. The engraving utilizes a detailed yet simple style, highlighting the architectural features of the court and its surrounding landscape. The artwork was likely part of a larger publication dedicated to the history of the County of Kent, offering a glimpse into the architectural heritage of the region during the 18th century. This artwork is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.
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