Westminster, From the Gardens of Somerset House (Hand-Colored Engraving)

This item is an antique hand-colored steel or copper plate engraving titled 'Westminster, From the Gardens of Somerset House,' likely based on an original plate by Canaletto. The landscape orientation print depicts a scenic view of the River Thames in London during the mid-18th century, featuring various sailing vessels, rowboats, and the architectural skyline of Westminster in the distance. The print is executed on paper and showcases delicate hand-tinting in muted tones of blue, pink, and green. A prominent matting surrounds the artwork, which includes a gold sticker in the upper right corner stating 'THIS ANTIQUARIAN PRINT IS GUARANTEED TO BE OVER 100 YEARS OLD,' suggesting a production date in the 19th century or earlier. The bottom margin contains the title text and a reference to the original artist. Notable condition details include slight yellowing of the paper consistent with age and possible minor foxing. The engraving exhibits fine cross-hatching and line work, characteristic of high-quality period printmaking. The presence of a small white sticker with the number '107' at the bottom right indicates it was likely part of an auction or gallery inventory.