James Holland 1800-1870

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Description

James Holland, O.W.S.
Figures on a street in Venice
signed with monogram l.r., also inscribed: Venice twice and dated: Septr/15/35
watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic

Catalogue Note

The present watercolour was executed during Holland's first visit to Venice in 1835. He returned there on at least three further occasions in 1845, 1851 and 1857. For other watercolours by Holland of Venice see T.Wilcox, ed., Visions of Venice, 1990, nos.25-27