An original antique engraving from the 18th century by William Henry Toms in collaboration with the artist Robert West from "Perspective Views of All the Ancient Churches in London" (1736–1739). This engraving is a view of the Church of All Hallows London Wall printed in 1736.
The engraving is generally in good condition for an almost 300 year old work, very minor damage to the top left otherwise generally clean with some slight wrinkling within the imprint area with some marks and wrinkling in the border outside the impression plate.
The plate impression (image) size is 31 x 28cm and the sheet size 47 x 36.7cm. The work will be shipped flat as shown.
The Church of All Hallows London Wall is an historic Anglican church located in the City of London. It is situated on London Wall, near Moorgate, and is one of the few remaining medieval churches in the area. The church dates back to at least the 12th century, though it was rebuilt multiple times over the centuries.
Its name comes from its location along the Roman London Wall, a section of which still stands nearby.
The present building was constructed in 1765–1767 by architect George Dance the Younger, replacing the medieval structure, 30 years after this engraving was undertaken. Unlike many churches in London, All Hallows London Wall survived the Great Fire of London (1666) but was later rebuilt due to structural issues. A section of the original Roman Wall can still be seen today in the churchyard, connecting it to the city's ancient history.
William Henry Toms (c. 1700–1765) was a prominent English engraver known for his detailed work on portraits, landscapes, and architectural subjects. Operating primarily in London, Toms collaborated with various artists and contributed to significant publications of the 18th century.
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