Library Collection. Drawings
View from the portico of the Church of the Superga, Turin
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
30 June 1816
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.8 x 21.5 cm.
This view from the portico of the church looks over Turin to the south west and the mountains beyond.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 2.17, 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. 133, fig. 2.17
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Reale Basilica di Superga
Pictorial worksCities & townsColumnsPeopleWomenBuildings, structures, etc
ItalyTurinTorinoPiemonte
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-067
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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