Lot Essay
This drawing was originally in one of twelve albums of drawings dating from David's period in Rome between 1775 and 1780
Details
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
A fortified Town
grey wash, watermark B .. MAC
166 x 215mm.
A fortified Town
grey wash, watermark B .. MAC
166 x 215mm.
Provenance
Eugène and Jules David (L.839 and L.1437).
Removed from one of the twelve albums left by the artist to his wife; 17 April 1826, lot 66 (withdrawn) and subsequently reoffered; 11 March 1835, lot 16
Removed from one of the twelve albums left by the artist to his wife; 17 April 1826, lot 66 (withdrawn) and subsequently reoffered; 11 March 1835, lot 16