Lot Essay
This watercolour dated 1836 is an unusually early view of Richmond Park. Most of Martin's exhibited watercolours of this subject date from the 1840s.
A Park with a Town and a Church Spire in the Distance, traditionally called Richmond Park
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John Martin (1789-1854)
A Park with a Town and a Church Spire in the Distance, traditionally called Richmond Park
signed and dated 'J.Martin 1836' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour
6 1/8 x 9½in. (15.5 x 24.2cm.)
A Park with a Town and a Church Spire in the Distance, traditionally called Richmond Park
signed and dated 'J.Martin 1836' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour
6 1/8 x 9½in. (15.5 x 24.2cm.)