Description
Description of Colen Campbell's of Vitruvius Britannicus
These exquisite architectural prints come from the work entitled, Vitruvius Britannicus or, the British Architect. Containing the Geometrical Plans of the most Considerable Gardens and Plantations; also the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the most Regular Buildings… With Large Views, in Perspective, of the most Remarkable Edifices in Great Britain. The author of this work, Colen Campbell was the chief architect of the Prince of Wales. Campbell had the responsibility of producing this extraordinary work for a large number of prestigious subscribers, including King George and most if not all of the Dukes and Lords of England. Published in London in 1725, The British Architect may be argued as being one of the finest works on architecture ever produced. They are on fine chain-linked paper. The measurements of the paper vary between 21 1/4" by 18 1/8" and 18" by 11 7/8" and are included with the description of each print along with the plate measurements.