Lot Essay
A similar drawing of the Upper Gate of Conway Castle, attributed to David Cox, with sheep in the foreground appearing from the gateway, is in the Bacon Collection, no. 856.
The Upper Gate of Conway Castle, North Wales
Details
David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)
The Upper Gate of Conway Castle, North Wales
with inscription 'Drawn by Cox' on the mount and with further inscription 'Gate of Conway' on the reverse of the mount
pencil and brown wash
9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 17.1 cm.)
The Upper Gate of Conway Castle, North Wales
with inscription 'Drawn by Cox' on the mount and with further inscription 'Gate of Conway' on the reverse of the mount
pencil and brown wash
9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 17.1 cm.)