Title: Brighton Royal Pavilion - Ground Plan by John Nash / Augustus Pugin 1826 map Description: Pavilion - Ground Plan - John Nash Esq.'. Shortly before his accession as George IV in 1820, the then Prince Regent commissioned John Nash to publish a deluxe guide to the Brighton Royal Pavilion, the new Royal Palace. which was then nearing completion. The guide was intended as a souvenir for illustrious guests. The work is scarce; according to Brunet, only 250 copies were printed. The work consists of a calligraphic etched title plate, a lithographic "Index of Subjects," and two series of plates: a set of coloured aquatints, printed in colour and finished by hand to closely resemble the original drawings, and a set of outline-etched proofs, some printed on Japan paper, before the addition of aquatint shading. The illustrations were executed by Augustus Pugin, a pupil of Nash, and others. . J. Roffe, sculpt. A. Pugin, delt. Published Dated April 1824. Published 1826. Antique coloured aquatint ground plan map. Size 30 x 34 cm | 12.0 x 13.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Brighton, Nash, Sussex, Sussex + Nash, Sussex + Nash + The Royal Pavilion at Brighton, Sussex + Nash John, Sussex + The Royal Pavilion at Brighton
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