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Collection of 15 Grand Tour sketchbooks
James Hall, 1821–1822
The volumes form a valuable and unusual diary of a Grand Tour. Hall reports an incident and draws what he sees as events are actually happening. He records, for example, the progress of a coasting voyage from Salerno to Amalfi, with fine pencil sketches of the scenery at frequent intervals. He sketches even as he ascends Vesurius or Etna.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of 15 Grand Tour sketchbooks, 1821–1822
Date supported
1996
Medium and material
Pencil on paper
Grant
1350
Total cost
2700
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