A plan of the intended Improvements at Sontley, the seat of David Roberts Esq.
William Emes (1729/30 - 1803)
Category
Architecture / Drawings
Date
1766
Materials
Ink, paper, wood and glass
Measurements
560 mm (H)670 mm (W)
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146573
Summary
Plan. A pen and ink drawing on paper. Signed and dated 1766, and inscribed on the upper left with the title, which is enclosed in a 'rocaille' cartouche with rustic accompaniments including sheep and bagpipes. Unframed.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Upper left-hand side: Inscribed upper left with the title which is enclosed in a 'rocaille' cartouche with rustic accompaniments including sheep and bagpipes
Makers and roles
William Emes (1729/30 - 1803), artist