Library Collection. Drawings
Castle and bridge of Verona
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.9 x 21.9 cm.
The bridge is the Ponte Scaligero, almost completely destroyed during the Second World War and restored in 1951, and to the right is the Castelvecchio, now the Museo Civico d'Arte. Through the right arch can be seen part of the Palazzo Canossa.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 6.17, and kept in a portfolio. On the verso is a rough pencil sketch. Title from note on the original cardboard. Forms part of: Library Collection. Drawings.
Cubberley, T. & Herrmann, L. Twilight of the Grand Tour, p. 381, fig. 6.17
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ArchesBridgesCastles & palacesCities & townsPeopleRiversTowersPictorial worksBuildings, structures, etc
ItalyVeronaAdige RiverPonte ScaligeroVeneto
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-280
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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