Sketchbook
1765 (drawn)
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Volume containing numerous studies in pencil and wash of landscapes, buildings, trees, figures and animals, some of which have been emended by Farington's teacher, Richard Wilson. One of the drawings depicts Richard Wilson himself painting from nature in Moor Park, 1765. There are also two landscapes on the same page which were probably drawn by Wilson. There are 51 leaves in the volume, and others that have, at some point, been removed.
Inscribed in front cover with date and number of sketchbook.
51 leaves.
Inscribed in front cover with date and number of sketchbook.
51 leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Volume containing pencil and wash sketches |
| Brief description | Early sketchbook by Joseph Farington R.A., containing numerous studies in pencil and wash of landscapes, buildings, trees, figures and animals, some of which have been emended by Farington's teacher, Richard Wilson. Great Britain, 1765. |
| Physical description | Volume containing numerous studies in pencil and wash of landscapes, buildings, trees, figures and animals, some of which have been emended by Farington's teacher, Richard Wilson. One of the drawings depicts Richard Wilson himself painting from nature in Moor Park, 1765. There are also two landscapes on the same page which were probably drawn by Wilson. There are 51 leaves in the volume, and others that have, at some point, been removed. Inscribed in front cover with date and number of sketchbook. 51 leaves. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Sketch Book No. 4 / Hertfordshire & c- / 1765 (Inscribed in ink on the inside of the front cover) |
| Credit line | Presented by F. R. Meatyard |
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| Accession number | P.75-1921 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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