A stunning and historically significant 18th-century original hand colored copperplate engraving titled "New Park in Surrey," by Johannes Kip, 1712. It features a detailed bird's-eye view of the New Park estate, including the mansion, formal gardens, and tree-lined avenues. These engravings were part of "Britannia Illustrata," a famous series depicting great English country houses.

Johannes Kip (1653-1722) was a Dutch / English engraver born in Amsterdam and settled in London in the late 1680s. These engravings are from his most important work " Brittania Illustrata, a series of etchings depicting the great English country houses.

New Parke in The County of Surry. The Seat of The Right Honourable the Earl of Rochester. Engraving by Johannes Kip (from a painting by Leonard Kniff) entitled 'New Park: at Richmond in Surry, belonging to the Right Honourable the Earl of Rochester. Towards the end of the 17th century, the Earl of Rochester acquired a lease on land that included Petersham Lodge, which had existed prior to the Park's enclosure. He demolished the Lodge and built a new mansion, known as New Park, with extensive gardens. The gardens were formal in design and quite different in character to the rest of the Park. Gloucestershire", published by Sir Robert Atkyns in 1712.

Custom framed in a handsome burled wood frame with gilt inner liner. The rich hand coloring retains excellent vibrancy. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 31" x 27"

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition

Origin:
United Kingdom

Creator:
Artist: Johannes Kip

Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Glass, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Botanic, Landscape, Cityscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition