King Charles II receiving the first pineapple cultivated in England. Engraving by R. Grave after S. Harding after H. Danckerts.

  • Danckerts, Hendrick, approximately 1625-1680.
Date:
May 1, 1823
Reference:
2042905i
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Description

The gardener kneels on a terrace presenting the pineapple to King Charles II. Beyond, ornamental gardens and the house of Dorney Court. Right foreground, two King Charles spaniels

Publication/Creation

London (20 Pall Mall) : I.A. Molteno ; London (40 Frederick Place, Hampstead Road) : R. Grave, May 1, 1823 ([London?] : printed by McQueen & Co.)

Physical description

1 print : engraving, en chine ; sheet 33 x 38.4 cm

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Lettering

To the most noble Richard Plantagenet Marquis of Chandos, this plate of King Charles II. receiving the first pineapple cultivated in England, from Rose the gardener, at Dawney Court, Buckinghamshire, the seat of the Duchess of Cleaveland, is respectfully inscribed by his Lordships most obedient humble servant Robert Grave. From the original picture at Strawberry Hill. S. Harding delin. Rob. Grave sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 2042905i

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