WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1723-1796) After The Chinese Pagoda at Kew Gardens Engraving This is a vintage reproduction, a hand colored reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William Chambers. Born in Sweden, Sir William Chambers (1723 - 1796) was an 18th century British architect, his time with the Swedish East India Company taking him to China, where he studied architecture and decoration. After a spell in Paris and Italy, his return to Britain in 1755 saw the opening of an architecture practice in London. Treatise on Civil Architecture (1759) was an influential title, with information and renditions of the classical orders. His works include the Gold State Coach still in use by The Royal Family and The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens, London. Professionally framed and matted. Measures 25 1/2” wide 19 1/4” tall 1/2” deep