Francis Towne Collection

Wooded Landscape, 1774. Creator: Francis Towne
Wooded Landscape, 1774

Tivoli, Showing Rome in the Distance, c. 1781. Creator: Francis Towne
Tivoli, Showing Rome in the Distance, c.1781

Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)
652046 Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Towne, Francis (1740-1816); 18.4x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank)

Durham Cathedral and Castle from the River Wear, 1811 (pencil
651881 Durham Cathedral and Castle from the River Wear, 1811 (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour on two joined sheets) by Towne

A View Near the Arco Scuro, Looking Towards the Villa Medici, Rome, 1785

Trees by the Lake, Peamore Park, near Exeter, Devon, 1790-1810. Creator: Francis Towne
Trees by the Lake, Peamore Park, near Exeter, Devon, 1790-1810

An Ivy Covered Ruin, late 1780s-early 1790s. Creator: Francis Towne
An Ivy Covered Ruin, late 1780s-early 1790s

View of Lake Como with Monte Leoni, August 27, 1781. Creator: Francis Towne
View of Lake Como with Monte Leoni, August 27, 1781

View of Lake Como, August 27, 1781. Creator: Francis Towne
View of Lake Como, August 27, 1781

Berry Pomeroy Castle in the County of Devon, (?) 1775-1805. Creator: Francis Towne
Berry Pomeroy Castle in the County of Devon, (?) 1775-1805

Waterfall between Chiavenna and Mount Splügen, 1784. Creator: Francis Towne (British
Waterfall between Chiavenna and Mount Splugen, 1784. Towne spent a year painting the architectural wonders of Rome and its beguiling environs on what was to be his only trip to the Continent

A Castle, with Waggon and Horses, c1886, (1938). Artist: Francis Towne
A Castle, with Waggon and Horses, c1886, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Ivy Covered Ruin, Artist, Francis Towne, British, Isleworth
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, An Ivy Covered Ruin, Artist, Francis Towne, British, Isleworth, Middlesex 1739-1816 Exeter, Towne, Francis, British, 1739, 1816, late 1780s-early 1790s, 1785

Glaris Glarus Switzerland September 2 1781 Pen
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Cascade Aray Inveraray Scotland June 30 1791
Artokoloro

Old Walton Bridge Signed and dated, lower center: F. Towne. / Pinx. 1785. "
Old Walton Bridge Signed and dated, lower center: " F. Towne. / Pinx. 1785.", Francis Towne, 1740-1816, British

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Francis Towne, a British artist of the 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his exquisite landscapes and architectural drawings. His works captured the beauty of various locations, from the grandeur of Rome to the serene countryside of Devon. In "Tivoli, Showing Rome in the Distance, " painted around 1781, Towne skillfully depicted the picturesque town with its rolling hills and ancient ruins. The distant view of Rome adds a touch of majesty to this tranquil scene. Another notable piece is "Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank" created in 1797. Using pen and brown ink along with watercolor, Towne portrayed a bustling riverside scene with boats docked at Vauxhall Stairs. This artwork showcases his ability to capture everyday life in vibrant detail. "Durham Cathedral and Castle from the River Wear, " drawn in pencil in 1811, displays Towne's talent for architectural accuracy. The intricate lines depict these iconic structures against a backdrop of flowing river waters. One can also appreciate Towne's love for Italy through his work like "A View Near the Arco Scuro. " Painted in 1785, it captures an enchanting vista towards Villa Medici in Rome. The play between light and shadow creates a sense of depth that draws viewers into this captivating landscape. Moving closer to home, "Trees by the Lake" portrays Peamore Park near Exeter in Devon during the late 18th or early 19th century. Here we see Towne's mastery over capturing nature's tranquility as he paints trees reflecting on still waters. Towne had an eye for ruins too; evident in pieces such as "An Ivy Covered Ruin. " Created during late-1780s or early-1790s period, this drawing transports us back to ancient times where nature reclaims man-made structures with ivy-covered walls standing as a testament to the passage of time.