Reference code
LAW/5/293
Title
Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, to Charles Eastlake, Rome
Date
29 Dec 1828
Level
Item
Extent & medium
4 pieces
Content Description
Regarding the repositioning of his portrait of
George IV in the Vatican; he cannot wait to see the
Seaport and the sketches by that "young Gentleman"
Mr. Turner, he remembers lauding Turner to the aristocracy when in Rome; asks confidentially whether Turner is painting [illegible]; he has just dined with
Mr. Jones who has just finished his
Nelson for Greenwich Hospital, their talk was mostly of [Turner];
Mr. Williams hasn't written; he knows
Mr. Severn is improving from the works he exhibited; he praises the character and ability of
Mr. Uwins.
Bibliography
Partly published in Letter-Bag, Layard, 1906, p.212.