Sketchbook
Rev. William Grey (1819 - 1872)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1864 (circa)
Materials
Paper, leather and brass
Measurements
112 x 188 mm
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 936852.3
Summary
Sketchbook with tan leather cover with brass clasp (broken), the inside covers blue marbled. Contains pencil sketches of mainly ecclesiastical buildings and features with detailed measurements and annotations. Occasional pen and ink drawings with vivid watercolour; one of three sketch books belonging to the Rev. William Grey, father of the 9th Earl of Stamford, containing sketches mainly of ecclesiastical buildings and details.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Makers and roles
Rev. William Grey (1819 - 1872), artist