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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.

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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.
Dimensions
  • Size of volume height: 8.3in
  • Width: 6.5in
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 createdJune 30, 2009
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