John Donowell, active 1753–1786, East View of West Wycombe House, Buckinghamshire, undated
- Title:
- East View of West Wycombe House, Buckinghamshire
- Date:
- undated
- Materials & Techniques:
- Pen and black ink, gray wash, graphite and black chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 18 1/4 × 26 3/8 inches (46.4 × 67 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "John Donowell | architect | ex. R.A. 1778-86 | East View of West Wycomb House, Bucks. | & part of the garden of Lord de DeSpencer | ex R.A. 1786 No. 562 | This house was designed by Donowell & | built for Lord de Despencer"
Watermark: J Villedary (letters) and Fleur-de-lys (similar to Heawood 1827)
Signed in pen and black ink, lower left: "Jn Donowell archh delin"; not dated
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1975.4.1884
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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