Etching "Covent Garden Piazza" After Edward Rooker and Thomas Sandby

Item Details

Originally engraved and published by Edward Rooker (English, circa 1712 – 1774) after a drawing by Thomas Sandby (English, 1721 – 1798)
Covent Garden Piazza from the series Six Views in London, from an unknown edition circa 20th century
Etching on paper
Attributed and titled in plate to lower margin
Printed text reading “Published in London by J. Boydell c. 1777” to lower center of matting
Frame verso includes a label from the The O’Shea Gallery of London

A member of the 18th-century Society of Artists of Great Britain, artist Edward Rooker was known for both his landscape and architectural engravings. Notable works include Six Views in London, as well as plates featured in publications such as the Oxford Almanack and Civil Architecture. Rooker’s talents extended beyond engraving; he also worked as a draughtsman and performed as a harlequin at London’s Drury Lane Theatre.

Condition

- billowing to ground; minor discoloration to composition; scratches, nicks and edge wear to frame; minor markings to glass.

Dimensions

- measures frame; composition measures 20.5" W x 14.5" H.

Item #

18DCC202-007