Crane Court
Date
Early 19th century
Creator
Charles John Smith (1803 - 1838, British) , Engraver
Creator - Organisation
William Pickering, Publisher
Object type
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (plate): 240mm
width (plate): 168mm
height (print): 275mm
width (print): 207mm
width (plate): 168mm
height (print): 275mm
width (print): 207mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Exterior view of Crane Court, showing five figures in the central courtyard, including two women in conversation and a boy selling fish from a basket. Crane Court was home to the Royal Society from 1710-1780.
Inscribed ‘C.J. Smith sculp. House occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Strt. William Pickering, Chancery Lane.’
Inscribed ‘C.J. Smith sculp. House occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Strt. William Pickering, Chancery Lane.’
Associated place