Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888
Date
1888
By
Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898
Reference
E-353-q
Description

Scenes in Italy and the south of France, including the artist's written itinerary, from April 15 to May 19, 1888. The first view is of Cannes, then 4 of Menton, Monaco from Monte Carlo, local vegetation, 3 of Genoa, 2 of Certose (Tuscany), the Pitti Palace in Florence, the Ponte Vecchio, with a photograph of the same, Vallombrosa, Burano, Murano, 2 of the Grand Canal at Venice, 2 of Lugano, one of Heidelberg castle, and of of ?Heidelberg city from the castle (or possibly Strassburg)

Inscriptions: Inside front cover: K. W. Cookson crossed out; the artist's name and address (14 Eastcourt Villas, Blackheath); next two pages: notes of itinerary, and colours used; next page, diary notes about the beginning of the trip; pages numbered by the Library up to 48 follow, each with pencil and watercolour

Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s).

Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour in 48 page-sketchbook 150 x 240 mm ¼ black morocco, maroon boards

Additional description

Alternative form available: Several pages copied in colour and black and white, negs 156805 1/2 to 156807 1/2

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Format
1 sketchbook(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Landscapes (Representations), Pencil and watercolour in 48 page-sketchbook 150 x 240 mm ¼ black morocco, maroon boards
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Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Genoa 24 April 1888. Fort, country houses, inner ha...

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-013

Description: The harbour and waterfront buildings of Genoa with the hills behind. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Heidelberg 19 May 1888

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-028

Description: Looking north along the Rhine with Heidelberg castle on the left, the town and the river on the right Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :[View from the Grand Canal, Venice, May 1888]

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-024

Description: View from the Grand Canal with the roof of San Marco and the Campanile Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 240 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Octroi gate at Mentone 24 April 1888. Octroi huts.

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-004

Description: A large house and its surrounding gardens with palm trees and a guarded gateway on the road leading to it Other Titles - Menton Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Harbour of Genoa looking towards the light house fr...

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-011

Description: The harbour and waterfront buildings of Genoa. The lighthouse is atop a tall rock in the middle distance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Looking eastward from the Lighthouse. Genoa. 30 Apr...

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-012

Description: The harbour and waterfront buildings of Genoa, with a mole stretching into the water. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Entrance gate to the convent of Certosi [2 May 1888]

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-015-1

Description: Looking up the hill towards a walled monastery, with an arched gatewary to the right, a religious figure on top Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 240 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Monaco from Monte Carlo 25 April [1888]

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-006

Description: View across the water towards a rocky promontory with the buildings of Monaco Other Titles - Menton Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :[Ponte Vecchio, Florence, May 1888]

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-017

Description: A drawing of part of the Ponte Vechio continued by a photograph to the same scale on the right Quantity: 1 drawing(s). 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Pencil and crayon, 150 x 240 mm & albumen photograph on page 150 x 240 mm

Image

Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898 :Certosi, looking towards Florence. Carthusian monas...

Date: 1888

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :Tour in Italy 1888

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-353-q-014

Description: A monastery by a stream in the foreground, and an extensive plain, with the buildings of Florence and Fiesole in the distance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 150 x 480 mm