Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape

Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Lady Gordon is remembered as one of J.M.W.Turner's few known pupils. It was Paul Oppé who first speculated, correctly, that she may also have taken lessons from Thomas Girtin (no.77). She married General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, who was Quartermaster General during the Peninsular Wars. Source: Tate Britain

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed by a leading auction house and bears a pencil inscription verso

Provenance: Purchased in a collection of works including other works by Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Subject: A charming historic view of an Italian Town View, possibly Sicily

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 23 x 17.5 cm (mount aperture approx. 17 x 10 cm)

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