John Ruskin, H.R.W.S. (London 1819-1900)
John Ruskin, H.R.W.S. (London 1819-1900)

Olive trees and distant hills, possibly near Florence

Details
John Ruskin, H.R.W.S. (London 1819-1900)
Olive trees and distant hills, possibly near Florence
pencil
7 1/8 x 10 7/8 in. (18.1 x 27.7 cm.)
Provenance
T. E. Jessop.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 11 July 1990, lot 19 (part).

Lot Essay

The topography of the present drawing appears to depict the landscape around Florence. The handling is similar to two drawings of San Domenico, Fiesole, near Florence in the Ruskin Library, Lancaster University, dated 24 and 25 August 1874, respectively.

We are grateful to Stephen Wildman for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.

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