Library Collection. Drawings
Rome, ruins of the Baths of Caracalla from the convent of Sa. Balbina
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)
March 1817
1 drawing : graphite ; 13.9 x 21.5 cm.
This panorama looking south-east from the top of the little Aventine includes just to the left of the baths of Caracalla, from left to right, the church and convent of S. SIsto Vecchio and the church of SS. Nereus and Achilleus.
The drawing was glued on a cardboard, originally numbered 3.35, 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. 216, fig. 3.35
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Baths of Caracalla (Rome, Italy)
Pictorial worksBaths, RomanChurchesCities & townsAntiquitiesBuildings, structures, etc
ItalyRomeRomaLazio
1810-1820
Drawings
British School at Rome
JH[DRA]-144
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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