[Northeast view of Strawberry Hill and cottage from the obelisk] [art original].

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Title: [Northeast view of Strawberry Hill and cottage from the obelisk] [art original].
Creator: Malton, James, 1761-1803, artist
Published / Created: [approximately 1791]
Publication Place: Twickenham
Abstract: View of Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill estate from the northeast with the villa in the distance on the left, the obelisk in the center, and a cottage, on the right. On the hill below the obelisk, one man lies face down while the second figure is seated facing the viewer. In the foreground on the left, two men approach, the older man on horseback, a younger man, with a bag thrown over his shoulder and carrying a sword, walks behind, as they exchange words
Description: Title devised by curator.
Attributed to James Malton. Date based on artisti return to England in 1791.
After Joseph Charles Barrow's 1789 drawing "View of Strawberry Hill from the road?
James Malton (1761-1803), British watercolorist, engraver, and draftsman.
Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 29.9 x 42.4 cm
Language: English

Genre: Views
Watercolors English 18th century
Material: watercolor with French mount ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic): Obelisks
Estates
Subjects: Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Obelisks
Estates
English > 18th century

Access: Public
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Citation: James Malton, Northeast View of Strawberry Hill, with Obelisk. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.