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Heidelberg (© Gallery Oldham)
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© Gallery Oldham

Heidelberg

Artist: John Burgess (1814 - 1874)

Location: Gallery Oldham

Materials: watercolour & bodycolour on paper

Dimensions: 12.7 x 24.8cm

Gift:

Review number: 5512 (2004)

Provenance:
Sidney Claridge Turner; National Loan Collection Trust.

Description:
Burgess' ambition was to be known for landscapes. He preferred a rough textured paper and highlighted his drawings with white bodycolour. This sketch was probably made on the spot.

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