Henry Wallis RWS (British, 1830-1916), artist's sketchbook, mainly comprising landscape and architectural pencil sketches, as well as other smaller studies including human figures and objects, with two watercolour drawings depicting Egyptian motifs, sheet size 12.5 x 17cm approximately per page. In total, the sketchbook comprises 34 sketches and studies, with some pages double-sided.
Provenance: given to the vendor by a descendent of the artist.
Catalogue note: Wallis was a noted Pre-Raphaelite painter, writer and collector, perhaps best known for 'The Death of Chatterton' of 1856. he was an extremely well-regarded painter in his lifetime, counting John Ruskin and William Morris among his friends and admirers. In contrast to other artists in the Pre-Raphaelite circle, Wallis was notable for prioritising historical accuracy in his work. He is also remembered for his travels to Egypt, as well as his friendship with prominent archaeologists of the period. This sketchbook testifies to these interests, vividly conveying the artist's first impressions of Egypt.
Henry Wallis RWS (British, 1830-1916), artist's sketchbook, mainly comprising landscape and architectural pencil sketches, as well as other smaller studies including human figures and objects, with two watercolour drawings depicting Egyptian motifs, sheet size 12.5 x 17cm approximately per page. In total, the sketchbook comprises 34 sketches and studies, with some pages double-sided.
Provenance: given to the vendor by a descendent of the artist.
Catalogue note: Wallis was a noted Pre-Raphaelite painter, writer and collector, perhaps best known for 'The Death of Chatterton' of 1856. he was an extremely well-regarded painter in his lifetime, counting John Ruskin and William Morris among his friends and admirers. In contrast to other artists in the Pre-Raphaelite circle, Wallis was notable for prioritising historical accuracy in his work. He is also remembered for his travels to Egypt, as well as his friendship with prominent archaeologists of the period. This sketchbook testifies to these interests, vividly conveying the artist's first impressions of Egypt.
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