451 - G. GOUWEN (17th), An Allegory of the City of London, 1713, copper engraving

G. GOUWEN (17th), An Allegory of the City of London, 1713, copper engraving Gilliam van der Gouwen (17th century): Allegory of the City of London and the History of England and Great Britain, 1713, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: signed and dated at the bottom of the printing plate Date: 1713 Description: Title page of a historical work. Top left: portrait of the author, S. Thomassin. “History, guided by its Genius, and with the aid of Historical Monuments that various little Genii [?] Keywords: Great Britain, Cities, 18th century, Baroque, Mythology, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 36.9 cm x 23.5 cm (14.5 x 9.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet edges are narrowly trimmed.