Antique Print of the Lottery Drawing, Coopers Hall, in London
Productnr.: BG-06728
Beschrijving
Antique print titled 'Lottery Drawing: Coopers Hall'. Plate 53; view of the interior of a hall in which a lottery is taking place; at centre on a raised stage, five men seated at a table, in front of and beneath which are seated more men; to either side, in front of tall, open receptacles each topped with a crown, is a man reading a piece of paper, a woman holding up an empty hand, and a seated man watching proceedings; at the front, many spectators watching from rows of counters on which are laid broad sheets of paper; illustration to the 'Microcosm of London'. Hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 1809.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1809
Overall size: 31.7 x 26 cm.