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circa 1840

Adlard, Henry, 1799-1893

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James Watt

One engraving of James Watt dated circa 1840. Features a statue by Chantrey of James Watt seated and looking at papers on his lap. The engraving is based on a drawing by H. Corbould.

GLC08878.0744

1875

Adlard, Henry, 1799-1893

Engraving

Title: Palace of Saint-Cloud

One print of the palace of Saint-Cloud. Engraved by Henry Adlard from an original illustration by Thomas Allom. Depicts the royal residence near the Seine River.

GLC08878.1703

1846

Adlard, Henry, 1799-1893

Engraving

Title: Chapel of Dreux - the Mausoleum of the Orleans family

One print of the Chapel of Druex where the Orleans family is interred. Engraved by Henry Adlard from an original illustration by Thomas Allom.

GLC08878.1706

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