The Cotman Collection | 34

Cotmania. Vol. I. 1926-7

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/1
Page: 17 verso

  • Description

    Bulwer collection: Visit to W. Hartley at Lenygon's

    Two sketches and description of four Bulwer collection drawings seen at Mr Hartley's:
    windmill; baggage wagon; gleaners and hay cart; Shakespearean actor

    Date: 15/02/1927

  • Transcription

    Feb: 15. 1927 Called on Mr W. Hartley. 31 Old Burlington St. W. (Lenygon's) He had 4 Cotmans belonging to Mr Bulwer (Canada) for disposal.

    {Kitson sketch of}
    (1) oil of windmill on r. cattle on l. Early (say, 1803) in bad condition. 13 x 22.

    {Kitson sketch of}
    (2) Large watercolour - a baggage waggon being escorted to a castle by soldiers. Say 22 x 33. late (say, 1835)

    (3) Large watercolour (c1810?) the gleaner. large female figure centre. foreground - hay carts & groups of hay workers middle distance - distant landscape (c.24 x 18)

    (4) A large drawing of an actor in scarlet doublet & hose. late & very bad. (? Charles Kean) who in June '38 was playing Richard III at Drury Lane.)

    {written down the side}
    These 4 pictures are now in the custody of the Misses Bulwer, Dalling, nr Uckfield. Sussex.

Bulwer collection: Visit to W. Hartley at Lenygon's