Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Doctor Flamstead's House in Greenwich Park in Kent

细节
Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)
Doctor Flamstead's House in Greenwich Park in Kent
inscribed '"Doct" Flamsteads House in Greenwich park in Kent' (in the margin)
pencil, pen and ink and grey wash
8¾ x 11¾in. (22.2 x 30cm.)

拍品专文

John Flamsteed (1646-1719) was a clergyman and astronomer. His house, better known as the Greenwich Observatory, was designed for him by Sir Cristopher Wren in 1675.