Christ's Hospital: the Great Hall during a ceremony. Engraving by J. G. Walker, 1822, after T. Stothard, 1799.

  • Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834.
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19 December 1822
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24752i
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Christ's Hospital: the Great Hall during a ceremony. Engraving by J. G. Walker, 1822, after T. Stothard, 1799. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The lower portion of a large canvas by Antonio Verrio can be seen at the top of the print. This is described in E. H. Pearce, Annals of Christ's Hospital, London, 1901, pp 133-4 and briefly in E. Blunden, Christ's Hospital: a retrospect, London, 1923, p 54, as "The monstrous painting by Verrio... a view of the annual appearance of the King's Boys at Court"

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London (90 Cheapside) : Hurst, Robinson & Co. ; London (96 Gracechurch Street) : R. Lamb, carver and gilder ; London (Ludgate Hill) : T. Clay; London (101 Strand) : R. Ackermann ; Twickenham : J.G. Walker, 19 December 1822.

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1 print : engraving ; image 14.3 x 23.3 cm

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The Annual Orations on St Matthew's Day in the Great Hall, at Christ's Hospital, London. ; Painted by T. Stothard R.A. in the year 1799 ; Engraved by J. G. Walker

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Wellcome Collection 24752i

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