Print View for Engraving of the Transparent Painting exhibited on the facade of the Bank of England at the illuminations in celebration of the complete Recovery of George III from madness and his Public Visit to St Paul's Cathedral on 24 April 1789

William Hamilton RA (1751 - 1801)
Peltro William Tomkins (1760 - 1840), engraver
J. F. Tomkins (fl. 1709-99), publisher

Engraving of the Transparent Painting exhibited on the facade of the Bank of England at the illuminations in celebration of the complete Recovery of George III from madness and his Public Visit to St Paul's Cathedral on 24 April 1789

1790

Coloured engraving

Inscription: W. Hamilton RA pinxit [lower left]

Inscription: P.W. Tomkins sculpt late pupil of F. Bartolozzi RA [lower right]

Inscription: To the Honourable Governor, Deputy Governor and Directors of the Bank of England, / This print from the Transparent Painting exhibited on the 24th April 1789 / in the front of the Bank in celebration of His Majesty's complete Recovery and Public Visit to St Paul's Cathedral. / is by permission most humbly dedicated by thier most obedient and devoted servants Wm Hamilton and P.W. Tomkins / Allegory center [sic] figure Represents the City of London with Sword of State and City Charta. - Boy on the Right Commerce Supporting the City Arms / Boy on the left Liberality, Britannia on a Triumphant Carr [sic] conducted by Hygiæa, Goddess of Health, Peace and Plenty, coming Hand in Hand from Heaven to pour forth their / Blessings into the Lap of Britannia - Medalian [sic] Geo III, Trumpet of fame branching forth Honor and Peace - Frieze Lyon, The Earth of Britain, Boys, Genii of Cultivation / Supporting the Rich Produce of their Labor by Agriculture.

Inscription: London Published as the Act directs April 23rd 1790 by J F T Tomkins, 78 New Bond Street [bottom centre]

Museum number: P112

Not on display