Mercury (Hermes) god of trade, standing next to a monument adorned with portraits of six English merchants in roundels. Engraving by T. Milton, 1806, after R. Smirke.
- Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845.
- Date:
- 1 Jan.y 1806
- Reference:
- 2870657i
- Pictures
About this work
Also known as
Merchants. Sutton, Clough. Blackwell. Myddleton. Whittington. Gresham. Smirk del.t ; Milton sculp.t
Description
In the background, the Royal Exchange in the City of London (the second building of the exchange, designed by Edward Jerman, opened in 1669 and destroyed by fire in 1838
Publication/Creation
London (Pall Mall) : R. Bowyer, 1 Jan.y 1806.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 29.2 x 23.5 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2870657i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores