Thos. Lawrence, [Vienna], to [Joseph Farington]

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/3/19

Title

Thos. Lawrence, [Vienna], to [Joseph Farington]

Date

[20 Mar 1819]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

He leaves shortly for Rome; he gives an account of his life in Vienna, his small circle of [mostly English Diplomat] friends, the necessity of visiting in the evening; comments of the multiplying signs of his age; his success increases and he thanks his friends and the Prince Regent; the artists of Vienna encourage him, but the lack of competition means he keeps the Academy exhibition in mind to keep his senses keen; he was surprised, but glad, at the news of Robert Smirke's marriage, regrets that he did not marry; he asks for his thanks to sent to Mr. Thomson for his letter, Westmacott has also written; Colnaghi, who is to publish the print of Princess Charlotte sent a print by Mr. Dawe who appears to have copied Lawrence's portrait; he asks how the works of Hayter appear in the British Gallery, Rome did him no good; he echoes Philips's high opinion of Harlow and writes at length on his former pupil, he believes Harlow had fine casts of the Elgin marbles.

Bibliography

Partly published in Letter-Bag, Layard, 1906, p.143.