Jacob More, Rome, to Thos. Harvey, Norwich

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

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Reference code

AND/7/117

Title

Jacob More, Rome, to Thos. Harvey, Norwich

Date

9 Apr 1790

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He sends 200 pencils [brushes] of different sizes with Mr Hammon. His friend, Mr. Dashwood is impressed by Rome, and has told of Harvey's taste and abilities for landscapes. He has purchased some landscapes by Mompert [de Momper] which are in a "bold and masterly manner", he remembers Wilson mentioning this master and he clearly looked closely that him.