Thomas Rowlandson
English, 1756–1827
The Post House
c. 1778–80
| Medium | pen and gray ink, gray wash and watercolor on laid paper |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 11 3/8 x 16 1/2 in. (28.9 x 41.9 cm) |
| Object Number | 2007.20.28 |
| Acquisition | Gift of the Manton Art Foundation in memory of Sir Edwin and Lady Manton, 2007 |
| Status | Off View |
Image Caption
Thomas Rowlandson, The Post House, c. 1778–80, pen and gray ink, gray wash and watercolor on laid paper. Clark Art Institute, gift of the Manton Art Foundation in memory of Sir Edwin and Lady Manton, 2007.20.28
Select Bibliography
Sabin, Frank T. Watercolour Drawings by Thomas Rowlandson. 1948.
Arthur Ackermann & Son. Thomas Rowlandson and his Constant Friend Mr Ackermann. 06/1989.
Hayes, John. Gainsborough and Rowlandson: A New York Private Collection. New York: Published privately, 1998.
. Apollo Magazine. 1983.
Provenance
[Frank Sabin (by 1948)]; [Ackermann & Johnson, Ltd., London, by 1989–1992, sold to Manton, Apr. 1992]; Sir Edwin A. G. Manton, New York (1992–d. 2005); Manton Family Art Foundation (2005–2007, given to the Clark); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 2007.
