Library Collection. Drawings
bridge and castle of Borgetto on the Adige near Verona
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.9 x 21.4 cm.
Borghetto is on the Mincio at the foot of Valeggio. In this sketch Valeggio and its castle can be seen high to the left and the settlement of Borghetto in the valley of the Mincio.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 6.15, 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. 379, fig. 6.15
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BridgesCastles & palacesCities & townsRiversPictorial worksBuildings, structures, etc
ItalyBorghettoVenetoAdige River
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-278
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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