Alexander Monro, 1802–1844after Henry Edridge, 1769–1821, British
Title:
Boxhill from West Humble Lane
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/4 x 19 7/16 inches (33.6 x 49.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in red ink, upper left: "97a"; inscribed on verso in graphite, upper left: " 'Boxhill from West humble Lane' | Copy by Alex.r Monro of a drawing by H. Edridge ARA | the original now (1928) in possesion of T. Girtin | This draw'g was given to me by the Rev'd A Hone. Rector of Ester (?) | the executor of Madame Le Geyt (died 1942), a note having | left by her wishing me to have 'a few drawings' | Mr Hone - also a descendant of Dr Monro."; center: "PM 5804
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection