The Riot in Broad Street
Engraved by James Heath after the picture painted by Francis Wheatley.

The original of this painting was destroyed in a Fire at James Heath's house in Lisle Street in 1789 (Edwards Anecdotes page 269) however the copperplate was saved (and still exists) and the engraving was published in 1790.  Boydell had paid Wheatley £200 for the use of the picture while it was to be engraved.  Prints were still being sold by Boydells in 1802 at 1 guinea each.

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