Supposed View West from Killerton, Devon
possibly William Tomkins (London c.1730 – London 1792)
National Trust Inventory Number 922279
| Category |
Paintings |
| Date |
circa 1780 |
| Materials |
Oil on canvas |
| Measurements |
635 x 953 mm (25 x 37 1/2 in) |
| Place of origin |
Devon |
Summary description
Oil painting on canvas, Supposed View West from Killerton, Devon, possibly by William Tomkins (London c.1730 – London 1792), circa 1780. Landscape of view west from Killerton. A view of a broad vale, with a park in the foreground, and beyond, a village and churches dotted between hedged fields, a classical gazebo/folly(?) in the centre. Deer resting in foreground. The sky of swirling clouds dominates the upper half of the picure. Note: several canvases at Saltram appear to be by same artist.
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust at Killerton since 19--; acquired by the National Trust as acceptance in lieu in 1995 as circle of Nicholas Thomal Dall [sic.].
Credit line
Killerton, The Acland Collection (accepted in lieu by HM Government and transferred to The National Trust in 1995)
Makers and roles
possibly William Tomkins (London c.1730 – London 1792), artist
References
Killerton House, Devon, 2000 [The National Trust] 2000, p.20.
"THE STAIRCASE
AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS:
Killerton Park, attributed to William Tomkins (c.1732-92). Show a Gothic folly which has long since disappeared."
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Record Status
Enhanced