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South Prospect of the Court House in Boston
Engraved by: Nathaniel Hurd (American, 1729 or 1730–1777)
After: Thomas Dawes (American, 1731 – 1809)
After: Thomas Dawes (American, 1731 – 1809)
1751
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
18.7 x 24.8 cm (7 3/8 x 9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Eleanor Fayerweather
Accession Number1975.728
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThis early view of what is now known as the Old State House has survived in what is likely its original frame. The MFA's example appears to be the only surving impression of this print.
InscriptionsIn plate, in banner held by putto: Built with Wood 1657 / Consumed by Fire 1711 / Rebuilt with Brick 1712 / Burnt 1747 / Repaired 1748
In plate, below image: To the Hon.[ora]ble Thomas Hubbard Esq. Speaker of the house of Representatives this South / Prospect of the Court House in Boston is humbly Dedicated by his H[onorable] & most Obed.[ien]t Ser.[van]t James Buck
In plate, lower left, at platemark: T. Dawes Junr. del.
In plate, lower center, at platemark: Printed & Sold by James Buck at ye Spectacles in Queen Street 1751
In plate, lower right, at platemark: N Hurd Sculp.
In plate, below image: To the Hon.[ora]ble Thomas Hubbard Esq. Speaker of the house of Representatives this South / Prospect of the Court House in Boston is humbly Dedicated by his H[onorable] & most Obed.[ien]t Ser.[van]t James Buck
In plate, lower left, at platemark: T. Dawes Junr. del.
In plate, lower center, at platemark: Printed & Sold by James Buck at ye Spectacles in Queen Street 1751
In plate, lower right, at platemark: N Hurd Sculp.
ProvenanceGift of Miss Eleanor Fayerweather.