Joseph Gott, 18 Via S. Isidoro, Rome, to Sir Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/4/99

Title

Joseph Gott, 18 Via S. Isidoro, Rome, to Sir Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, London

Date

27 Feb 1823

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He thanks Lawrence for the gift of £50, this will help him greatly; he has just recovered from a long illness and has commenced work; he has begun to model Titania & the changling boy; he has finished modelling two tondos, Aurora me by Zephyrus and Zephyrus and Flora; Mr. Gabriella brought the Duke of Devonshire to see him, the Duke said he only bought sculpture that was nearly complete, but he has purchased indifferent work from Italian artists, he later told Mr. Kirkup that he would consider purchasing from Gott; asks to be introduced to the Duchess of Devonshire; has been forced to give up his studio to Mr. Westmacott Junr..