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The Thames Tunnel changing to the Coronation Procession from Buckingham Palace

William Spooner, 1837

The ‘Protean View’ or ‘transformation’, is an alternative amusement to the peepshow, popular in Victorian times. Spooner produced several examples although little is known about the artist. This work depicts a view of The Thames Tunnel which changes into the Coronation Procession from Buckingham Palace when the lithograph is lit from behind.

More information

Title of artwork, date

The Thames Tunnel changing to the Coronation Procession from Buckingham Palace, 1837

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Hand coloured lithograph

Dimensions

28.5 x 22.5 cm (in original mount)

Grant

280

Total cost

280

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