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Collection of 15 Grand Tour sketchbooks

James Hall, 1821–1822

The volumes form a valuable and unusual diary of a Grand Tour. Hall reports an incident and draws what he sees as events are actually happening. He records, for example, the progress of a coasting voyage from Salerno to Amalfi, with fine pencil sketches of the scenery at frequent intervals. He sketches even as he ascends Vesurius or Etna.

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of 15 Grand Tour sketchbooks, 1821–1822

Date supported

1996

Medium and material

Pencil on paper

Grant

1350

Total cost

2700

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