Grand Tour Collection (#3)

Entrance Gate, Zaghouan (pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC283254 Entrance Gate, Zaghouan (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British, out of copyright

Portrait of David Garrick (1717-79) (left) and William Windham of Felbrigg (1717-61
PAR87629 Portrait of David Garrick (1717-79) (left) and William Windham of Felbrigg (1717-61) (right) c.1745 by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); 99x84 cm; Private Collection; ePartridge Fine Arts, London

Sir William FitzHerbert (1748-91), gentleman-usher to King George III, 1768
SRF77424 Sir William FitzHerbert (1748-91), gentleman-usher to King George III, 1768 by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Temple of Augustus, Pola, Istria (gouache on paper)
SJS150969 Temple of Augustus, Pola, Istria (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 40.6x55.2 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Falls at Tivoli, 1770 (w / c and gouache on paper)
LMG109243 The Falls at Tivoli, 1770 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); 47.9x36.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Landscape at Lake Kochelsee, Bavaria (oil on canvas)
AGR251755 Landscape at Lake Kochelsee, Bavaria (oil on canvas) by Prestel, Carl (1839-1900); 42x63 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; German, out of copyright

Eruption of Vesuvius, Monday 9th August 1779, plate 3, published as a supplement to
STC181183 Eruption of Vesuvius, Monday 9th August 1779, plate 3, published as a supplement to Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

The artist at work in Upper Egypt, from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte
TRV227743 The artist at work in Upper Egypt, from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte engraved by Coiny, 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Denon

Tourists Visiting and Sketching in Pompeii, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT220399 Tourists Visiting and Sketching in Pompeii, c.1860 (colour litho) by Gigante, Giacinto (1806-76) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

The Temple of Jupiter and the Forum at Pompeii, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT220398 The Temple of Jupiter and the Forum at Pompeii, c.1860 (colour litho) by Gigante, Giacinto (1806-76) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pompeii)

Tourists Visiting the Ruins of Pompeii, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT220397 Tourists Visiting the Ruins of Pompeii, c.1860 (colour litho) by Gigante, Giacinto (1806-76) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

No. 3607 Design for Ruin Room of the monastery (now convent) of St
FIT88897 No.3607 Design for Ruin Room of the monastery (now convent) of St. Trinita del Monte, Rome, c.1766 (chalk, pen and w/c) by Clerisseau

The Effusions of a Troubled Brain
GHL57826 The Effusions of a Troubled Brain by Humphrey, George (c.1745-1830); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

A View of the Piazza Navona in Rome
RAF69243 A View of the Piazza Navona in Rome by Wittel, Gaspar van (Vanvitelli) (1653-1736) (circle of); 93.5x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Francis Basset, 1st Baron of Dunstanville, 1778 (oil on canvas)
SCP38083 Francis Basset, 1st Baron of Dunstanville, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 221x157 cm; Prado, Madrid

Frontispiece from Views on the Railway Between Turin and Genoa
615864 Frontispiece from Views on the Railway Between Turin and Genoa, 1853 (colour litho) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Sculptors Workshop: Buying Casts, 1802 (pencil
CH378074 The Sculptors Workshop: Buying Casts, 1802 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 29.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Splugen Pass, c. 1842-43 (pencil & w / c with scratching out)
CH376181 The Splugen Pass, c.1842-43 (pencil & w/c with scratching out) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; (add.info)

Senor Huerta of Orihuela, Valencia, playing a Guitar, 1829 (pencil on paper)
5672907 SeAnor Huerta of Orihuela, Valencia, playing a Guitar, 1829 (pencil on paper) by Cumberland, George (1754-1848) (attr)

Samuel Savage Esq. 1744 (oil on canvas)
3114419 Samuel Savage Esq. 1744 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); Private Collection; (add.info.: painted for the Society of Dilettanti)

The Duke of Dorset, 1744 (oil on canvas)
3114410 The Duke of Dorset, 1744 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sackville (1711-69), Earl of Middlesex, later 2nd Duke of Dorset

View of Rome from the Palace of the Caesars
MAI46521 View of Rome from the Palace of the Caesars by L Eveque, Henri (1769-1832); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Mode of Travelling in Turkey, from Journal of a Tour in the Levant
TRV230427 Mode of Travelling in Turkey, from Journal of a Tour in the Levant by William Turner, engraved by L. Clark, published 1820 (litho) (b/w photo) by Turner

A View in Val d Aosta (pencil & w / c on paper)
AGN355054 A View in Val d Aosta (pencil & w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 22.5x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Lake Thun (w / c on paper)
AGN355050 Lake Thun (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Descent of Mount St. Gothard (w / c on paper)
AGN355047 Descent of Mount St. Gothard (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Lucerne, Sunset (w / c on paper)
AGN355023 Lucerne, Sunset (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Architectural Ruins (gouache on paper)
SJS150968 Architectural Ruins (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 46.4x33.7 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; French

Lake Agnano (pencil and watercolour on paper)
XKH155152 Lake Agnano (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Fries, Ernst (1801-33); 33.7x46.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Ancient Temple at Agrigentum (oil on canvas)
SJS176537 Ancient Temple at Agrigentum (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Luigi (fl.1776-92); 43.7x63.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Figures Admiring the Temple of Neptune at Paestum
RAF57956 Figures Admiring the Temple of Neptune at Paestum by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Triumphal Arch, Tripoli, plate 4 from A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa
STC89096 Triumphal Arch, Tripoli, plate 4 from A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa, engraved by George Harley (1791-1871) 1821 (litho) by Lyon

No. 889-6 Morning Amusements before a Trip to Tivoli (pen and wash, pencil)
FIT88898 No.889-6 Morning Amusements before a Trip to Tivoli (pen and wash, pencil) by Dance, George (1741-1825); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Base of a Colossal Column near Syracuse, plate 28 from
STC83434 The Base of a Colossal Column near Syracuse, plate 28 from Views in the Ottoman Dominions, pub. by R. Bowyer, 1809 (aquatint) by Mayer

Falls near Terni (w / c, pen & ink over graphite on laid paper)
XYC284253 Falls near Terni (w/c, pen & ink over graphite on laid paper) by More, Jacob (c.1740-93); 52.1x72.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of John Wodehouse, 1764 (oil on canvas)
ALM283410 Portrait of John Wodehouse, 1764 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 137.3x99.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Details of Temple above spring at Zaghouan (pen & ink with graphite on paper)
XYC283252 Details of Temple above spring at Zaghouan (pen & ink with graphite on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

On the Banks of the Lago di Como, c. 1796 (wash over graphite on paper)
XYC281163 On the Banks of the Lago di Como, c.1796 (wash over graphite on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 35.9x24.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Arch of Titus, from Antiquities of Rome: Comprising Twenty-four Select Views of
TRV230434 The Arch of Titus, from Antiquities of Rome: Comprising Twenty-four Select Views of its Principal Ruins from Drawings made in the Year 1818, aquatint by David Havell

View of the Italian coast from near Puzzoli, plate 26 from Campi Phlegraei
STC188687 View of the Italian coast from near Puzzoli, plate 26 from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Excavations of a thick stratum of lava which ran into the sea during the eruption of
STC188684 Excavations of a thick stratum of lava which ran into the sea during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1631, plate 8 from Campi Phlegraei: Observatoins on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Islamic and Moorish arch designs for balconies, windows etc
STC132688 Islamic and Moorish arch designs for balconies, windows etc.. from Art and Industry, published by Delatre, Paris, 1857 (engraving) by Albanis de Beaumont

Ancient Temple (oil on canvas)
SJS176538 Ancient Temple (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Luigi (fl.1776-92); 43.7x63.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Ruins at Selinute (oil on canvas)
SJS176536 Ruins at Selinute (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Luigi (fl.1776-92); 43.7x63.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; Italian, out of copyright

View of the Atrio di Cavallo between Somma and Vesuvius
STC181186 View of the Atrio di Cavallo between Somma and Vesuvius, plate 33 from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Vesuvius in Snow, plate V from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of
STC181182 Vesuvius in Snow, plate V from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris

Figure seated on the Banks of the Arno (oil on canvas)
RAF228105 Figure seated on the Banks of the Arno (oil on canvas) by Marlow, William (1740-1813); 68.5x94 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

View of Palermo, c. 1831 (oil on canvas)
LNT274873 View of Palermo, c.1831 (oil on canvas) by Goetzloff, Carl Wilhelm (1799-1866); 19.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stadtansicht von Palermo; ); eArchiv Lentes; German

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"Embarking on a Grand Tour: Exploring the Treasures of Europe and Beyond" Step into the world of 18th-century travelers as they embarked on their grand tours, seeking knowledge, culture, and adventure. A Capriccio of the Roman Forum, painted in 1741 by an unknown artist, captures the essence of this journey - a vibrant collage of ancient ruins that ignited curiosity and imagination. General William Gordon of Fyvie stands proudly in his portrait from 1766. This Scottish military leader epitomizes the noble gentlemen who undertook these voyages to broaden their horizons. His gaze hints at the anticipation felt before setting foot on foreign lands. Monsieur Fabris' photograph from 1776 transports us to Stromboli's island, where fiery eruptions mesmerized tourists. The view extends further to Mount Etna in Catania, showcasing nature's raw power alongside human fascination with its beauty. Reverend Samuel Manning takes us to Seville through his depiction of The Golden Tower. This Spanish landmark symbolizes both historical richness and architectural brilliance - a testament to Europe's diverse cultural heritage encountered during these journeys. Sir Gregory Page-Turner gazes confidently in his portrait from 1768; he represents those who sought not only intellectual enrichment but also social connections across borders. These encounters would shape diplomatic relations for years to come. The Temple of Philae beckons viewers with its majestic presence captured in an oil painting from 1868. As one explores this Egyptian marvel along the Nile River, it becomes evident how ancient civilizations influenced European art and culture during this period. In The Antiquaries painting on panel, we witness scholars engrossed in studying artifacts collected during their travels - evidence that these grand tours were not just leisurely pursuits but also scholarly endeavors contributing to our understanding of history today.