Library Collection. Drawings
harbour and part of the city of Genoa from Mr. De Negre's terrace
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
July 1816
1 drawing : graphite ; 14 x 21.5 cm.
The chief interest in this view from the Di Negro gardens is the record of the port as it was before the great development works which took place between 1876 and 1878.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 2.26, 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. 142, fig. 2.26
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Cities & townsHarborsBuildings, structures, etcPictorial works
ItalyGenoaGenovaLiguria
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-076
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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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