Additional Makers
Publisher-Ackermann; Print maker-John Bluck
Description
Plate 27: Interior of theatre, seen from the back of the stalls, looking towards the stage; as it appeared before it burned down in September 1808; an orchestra assembled towards the back of the stage, behind a choir at the front; the theatre packed with spectators; candle chandeliers hanging around room from the different levels of the circles; illustration to the 'Microcosm of London'. 1808. Etching, aquatint and hand-colouring.
Inscription
Lettered with title below image, and production details: "Pugin & Rowlandson delt et sculpt / J Bluck Aquat". The publication line, and any other lettering has been cut off
Image Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Image Credit
image © Trustees of the British Museum
Location
Royal Opera House, London, England
Country
England
Medium
Print
Tags
Category
Buildings & Architecture