Library Collection. Drawings
lake of Nemi
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
London
John Murray
April 1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.9 x 21.4 cm.
The drawing shows lake Nemi from the hillside of Monte Gentile between Ariccia e Nemi. To the right is the town of Genzano with the Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini overlooking the lake, straight ahead is Lanuvio.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 5.20, 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. 245, fig. 5.20
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Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini (Genzano di Roma, Italy)
Pictorial worksCities & townsHistoric buildingsLakes & ponds
ItalyGenzano di RomaNemi, LakeLazio
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-168
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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