William Calder Marshall, Rome, to Helen

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

MAR/3/6

Title

William Calder Marshall, Rome, to Helen

Date

6-10 Jan 1837

Level

Item

Extent & medium

7 pieces

Content Description

Stressing that he has been welcomed by the artists of Rome. That Wyatt and Macdonald have visited and Gibson, "first British Sculptor in Rome", has helped in correcting his measurements. Lauder also has called on him, and has painted the entire family of Mrs. Overend, "the two sisters have £20,000 each".

Describes his attempts to participate in Christmas ceremonies at Santa Maria Maggiore and St. Peter's, accompanied by Mr. Cuming, W.S. from Edinburgh, and Mr. Cundle, who painted Mr. Millar's portrait, Leith. Sends instructions for the pricing and exhibition of his sculptures, the Psyche is to be sent to London, with Houston if he is going. He has joined a Library, though it is expensive. Details the things he would like told to other family members. The Roman exhibition opens on Monday, but it is considered a poor thing, he won't send any works.

10th January - he has been to a party at Mrs. Overend's and met Dr. Bowring. Also he has attended the theatre, which was large, but poorly decorated and acted compared to Drury Lane.