Letters, 1835-1854.

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Letters, 1835-1854.

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In various letters Brockedon solicits support for his son-in-law's nomination for membership in the Athenaeum Club, expresses his views on his book The Passes of the Alps, and describes his feelings toward the work and actions of Turner and Westmacott. He also writes with relish regarding his own work in progress. A few letters to David Roberts relate to Roberts's publication on Egypt and Nubia. Two obituaries from unidentified English newspapers are also included.

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Westmacott, Richard, Sir

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Sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott was born in London, and studied sculpture with his father, Richard; he later studied in Rome with Canova. After returning to London he built a large practice and became very popular, generally working in a neo-classical style. He was professor of sculpture at the Royal Academy for many years, and also wrote on the subject. From the description of Richard Westmacott letter to Davies Gilbert, 1832 May 17. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldC...

Athenaeum Club (London, England)

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Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851

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J.M.W. Turner was an English artist and member of the Royal Academy. From the description of Brighton Cricket Ground [art original] [ca. 1824?]. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 58463878 Nationality: English. From the description of Rockets and Blue Lights (Close at Hand) to Warn Steamboats of Shoal Water [electronic resource]. 1840. (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute). WorldCat record id: 222503272 British painter. Fr...

Brockedon, William, 1787-1854

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English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hotel de Mars [Paris], to David Roberts, [n.d]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133415 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to James Mayes, "Wednesday Morn", no year. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133438 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Poland St. [London], to W. Jerdan, [18]19 May 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133629 English painter and ...

Roberts, David, 1796-1864

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English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1858 June 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270852342 Scottish painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mornington Place [London], to Robert Jennings, [no year]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655360 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Fitzroy St. [London], to "my dear Andrew", 1857 Aug. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat rec...