Library Collection. Drawings
Rome, the antique wolf of the Capitol
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
February 1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 14 x 21.4 cm.
The drawing depicts the statue of the She-Wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, now at the Musei Capitolini.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 5M.36, 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. 337, fig. 5M.36
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Musei capitolini (Rome, Italy)
Pictorial worksRoman she-wolf (Roman mythology)ArtChildrenSculptureWolves
ItalyRomeRomaLazio
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-243
Closed access material (Library)
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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