The Cotman Collection | 37

Cotmania. Vol. VI. 1930-31

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/6
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  • Description

    J.J.Cotman. Extract from M.S. biography by J.Reeve.

    J.J.Cotman. Extract from M.S. biography by J.Reeve. .....continuation.

    Newspaper Advertisment - Norwich Chronicle - Aug. 4. 1841.

    Date: 1930-31

  • Transcription

    only his own words, but of pictures which he had seen &
    appreciated. There were also several hundreds of drawings
    as made by the Cotman family for the use of the pupils at
    Kings College, works of tracings & chalk sketches & other
    interesting things (see Catalogue of Sale Nov. 26. & 27. 1862)
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    Norwich Chronicle. Aug. 4. 1841.
    Drawing
    J. J.COTMAN.
    Intends immediately to open a class for young gentlemen in
    which drawing will be taught in all its Branches, on the
    Same Plan as at Kings' College London, when it is not
    only considered an accomplishment but an object of
    great importance from its general utility. At
    Woolwich, Sandhurst & other Royal College admissions
    is not granted without a certain proficiency
    having been acquired.
    Class Terms - One Guinea & a half per quarter.
    Families & Schools attended & Private Tuition given
    as usual. An evening class will be formed in
    October for the purpose of drawing from Casts
    & Rustic or Picturesque Figures.
    Assembly House, Norwich.
    Aug: 4. 1841.

J.J.Cotman.  Extract from M.S. biography by J.Reeve.