Reference code
JU/10/65
Title
William Etty, 14 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, to A. W. Pugin
Date
03 Aug 1845
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
Pugin began work on his own house, St Augustine's (now The Grange), on the edge of a cliff looking out to sea at Ramsgate, Kent, in 1843.
Content Description
Praising Pugin's house, following a visit; although he had not seen Pugin himself. Etty particularly commends Pugin's avoidance of "that abomination" paint, which had made it possible to reveal the natural and beautiful transparency of the wood. Etty and his party had been glad to see Pugin's children, and had met with a very civil reception after coming from Dover and making a little tour round the coast. Etty trusts that his correspondent's family are all well, and alludes to Pugin's interest in hunting.