H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden burning in 1795. James Whittle made the image right after the fire. It’s one of the few prints that capture this dramatic event. The fire destroyed part of the church roof on November 5, 1795. The print was published the same year by Robert Laurie and Whittle. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
