Reference code
LAW/4/153
Title
Cth. Fanshawe, 15 Berkley Square, to Sir Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square
Date
[c.Sep 1822]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Canova presented her with engravings to give to Lawrence on her departure from Rome in May, unfortunately she was forced to open the package at the French customs house, "those Barbarians"; Canova has completed a cast of his "last great work", a pieta, he sends Lawrence a slight outline, drawn by
Gibson.