Francis Towne 1740-1816

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Description

Francis Towne
Evening light, Hampstead Heath
Signed verso: Hampstead Heath evening light from/ the right hand 1800 F. Towne
pen and black ink and watercolour over pencil

Provenance

Sir Peter Braithwaite;
by family descent

Catalogue Note

Francis Towne, is infamous for his topographical views of England, Wales and of course Italy. This watercolour is a very rare view of London. A Devon born artist, Towne spent as little time as possible in the capital, London.