View of the summerhouse of the Countess Dowager of Ferrers and of Mrs. Pitt's grove at Twickenham [art original]

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Title: View of the summerhouse of the Countess Dowager of Ferrers and of Mrs. Pitt's grove at Twickenham [art original]
Creator: Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created: [1757]
Publication Place: Twickenham
Abstract: A view of the grounds and river, with houses seen through trees at a distance, of two properties in Twickenham. On the river are three rowboats, the nearest of which contains two fisherman, one pulling up a net. On either side of the shore is a large grove of trees
Description: Title and statement of responsibility written in ink on verso in Horace Walpole's hand.
On verso, in lower right corner, in Thomas Kirgate's hand: H. Walpole.
Also on the verso, in graphite, in an 18th century hand "finished Oct. 5, 1757"; also in lower right, pressmark[?}: "E.51."
Watermark visible in center of sheet: C. Blauw.
Provenance: Parson's to W.S. Lewis, Nov.1929 with nos. 106, 107 and 109, and a Muntz of Hampton Court, £69.
Extent: 1 drawing : image 31.2 x 47 cm, sheet 32.5 x 47.3 cm
Language: English

Genre: Views
Watercolors British 18th century
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: watercolor ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Twickenham (London, England)
Subject (Topic): Garden structures
Gardens
Estates
Subjects: Twickenham (London, England)
Garden structures
Gardens
Estates
British > 18th century
Kirgate, Thomas, 1734-1810 > Ms. notes
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 > Ms. notes
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 > Ownership

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Jean-Henri Müntz, View of the Summerhouse of the Countess Dowager of Ferrers and of Mrs. Pitt's Grove at Twickenham. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.