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View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822
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View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822
6339924 View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822. The brick archway for Hornsey Lane was built by architect John Nash in 1813, and the toll road Archway Road (now the A1) underneath by engineer Thomas Telford using Roman cement and gravel. Pedestrians walk on the gaslit pavement. Highgate Archway. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, etc. Strand, London, 1822.); © Florilegius
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Archway Brick Built Driving Drovers Engineer Gaslight Georgian Era Gravel Highgate Archway Highgate Hill John Nash Manufactures North Pavement Pedestrians Regency Era Repository Of Arts Rudolph Ackermann Strand Thomas Telford Architects Archway Road Copperplate Engraving Handcoloured Toll Road
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This print captures a bustling scene from 1822, showcasing drovers skillfully driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the magnificent archway at Highgate Hill. The brick archway, designed by renowned architect John Nash in 1813, stands as a testament to his architectural prowess. Below the archway lies Archway Road (now known as the A1), constructed by engineer Thomas Telford using Roman cement and gravel. In this vibrant depiction, pedestrians can be seen strolling along the gaslit pavement, adding an air of liveliness to the scene. The handcoloured copperplate engraving beautifully showcases every intricate detail of this historical moment. The image offers a glimpse into London's Regency era, with its elegant architecture and fashionable attire. It transports us back in time to an age when drovers played a crucial role in transporting livestock for trade. Florilegius has expertly preserved this piece of history through their meticulous reproduction of Rudolph Ackermann's original artwork. This stunning print is not only visually striking but also serves as a valuable record of travel, landscape, and architecture during the Georgian era. Whether you are an art enthusiast or someone fascinated by history, this Fine Art Finder print is sure to captivate your imagination and transport you back to early 19th-century London.
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