John Ruskin

John Ruskin
1819-1900
Early drawing book of sketches
1831-1832
Graphite on paper.
Leaf size: 7 x 10 1/2 inches (177 x 270 mm)
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen.
1974.49:231
Inscription: 

Inscribed in pencil on front pastedown of volume, "Watermark on paper 1830. Early drawing book of sketches by J. Ruskin (done in 1831-2)"; the majority of drawings have pencil inscriptions on verso identifying the subjects of the sketches.

Provenance: 
Helen Gill Viljoen.
Summary: 

Sketchbook contains 15 drawings on 15 of 19 leaves, chiefly landscapes and architectural and topographical sketches done at various sites in Kent and Maidstone, including views of Sevenoaks, Dover Castle, and Leeds Castle.

Associated names: 

Viljoen, Helen Gill, former owner.

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