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Sketchbook: seascapes and landscapes, circa 1850

 Item — Box: Oversize 1, Folder: 2
Call Number: MSS 6, Series I

Scope and Contents

Contains graphite drawings and watercolors of waterfront views and rural architecture. The drawings vary in degree of completeness, but show a range of interest and fairly skillful handling. Two inserted drawing by Emma Gurney Pease depict Mulgrave Castle, in Yorkshire, and a scene from Marske by the Sea. Both are done in graphite and watercolor.

Dates

  • circa 1850

Creator

Physical Description

1 v. (12 leaves of drawings) ; 26 x 37 cm. Bound in green paper wrappers with gilt lettering on cover reading "Drawing Book. Geo. Rowney & Co., London."

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The materials are open for research.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510

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