The Great Fire of London

DESCRIPTION: The image appears to show an antique engraved print titled "The Great Fire of London," after an original 1797 painting by French-born British artist Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, engraved by A. H. Payne, and published in London by J. Hagger. Subject: The dramatic scene depicts refugees escaping the blazing 1666 conflagration, cowering in small boats on the River Thames and viewed through an archway near London Bridge. The fiery glow illuminates the night sky and the silhouette of Old St. Paul's Cathedral in the background. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 19.5 x 17 CREATORS: A H Payne after J De Loutherbourg PUBLICATION: William Hickman Smith Aubrey's The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.