View in Italy
Sir Henry Crewe, 7th Baronet Harpur (1763-1819)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1779
Materials
paper
Measurements
240 mm (H); 320 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286187.2
Summary
Watercolour on paper, View in Italy by Sir Henry Harpur Crewe, 7th Bt (1763-1819). One of a pair of watercolours by Henry Harpur of places in Italy (?). A circular building with a red tiled roof. A washing line and cattles in front of it. Inscription reads, 'Sir Henry Harpur, given to A.W. Drawing Henry Harpur Esq. at about the age of 16, previous to his going abroad and given to me by Miss Childa. G.C.'
Marks and inscriptions
Drawn by Henry Harpur Esq. at about the age of 16, previous to his going abroad (inscribed on reverse)
Makers and roles
Sir Henry Crewe, 7th Baronet Harpur (1763-1819), artist