Lot Essay
This watercolour probably dates from the Spring of 1838, when Lewis visited Naples
Details
John Frederick Lewis, R.A., P.O.W.S. (1805-1876)
A Neapolitan Monk
signed and inscribed 'Naples J.F. Lewis'; pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour
15 3/8 x 11in. (391 x 279mm.)
A Neapolitan Monk
signed and inscribed 'Naples J.F. Lewis'; pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour
15 3/8 x 11in. (391 x 279mm.)
Provenance
Charles Andrew; Christie's, 22 April 1899, lot 8 (9 gns. to Rev. C. Bulden)