Library Collection. Drawings
In the Vallais on leaving Sion
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
May 1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.9 x 21.5 cm.
Sion is situated in the declivity of the eminences. Behind rise Alps of a prodigious height, and at their foot is seen the Rhône.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 1.34, and kept in a portfolio. Title from note on the original cardboard. Forms part of: Library Collection. Drawings.
Cubberley, T. & Herrmann, L. Twilight of the Grand Tour, p. 108, fig. 1.34
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MountainsRiversPictorial works
SwitzerlandValaisAlps, Swiss
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-045
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The 22nd BSR Annual Report (1921-1922) notes the accession of the six portfolios of drawings made in Italy by James Hakewill in 1816-1817. Thanks are expressed to the heirs of the late Mr. Michael Tomkinson of Franche Hall, Kidderminster.
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