JOURNAL ARTICLE

'Our Ingenious Correspondent at Dublin': Was Andrew Caldwell the Gentleman's Magazine's 'Jack Prancer', et al., Architectural Contributor, 1784–1800?

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2025, v. 72, n. 1. P. 69 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Montluzin, Emily Lorraine De 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the authorship of architectural contributions to the Gentleman's Magazine from Dublin between 1784 and 1800, focusing on the mysterious figure known as 'Our ingenious correspondent at Dublin'. The author posits that Andrew Caldwell, a retired barrister and connoisseur of architecture, was the likely supplier of these contributions under various pseudonyms. Caldwell's extensive knowledge of Neoclassical architecture, connection to the Dublin Society, and preservationist efforts are highlighted as key factors in attributing the contributions to him. The article meticulously examines the signatures, drawings, and content of the letters to make a compelling case for Caldwell's authorship. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2025/03, Vol. 72, Issue 1, p69
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae150
  • Accession Number:184955046
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Notes & Queries is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.