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Thomas Rowlandson
English, 1756–1827
The Post House
c. 1778–80

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
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

Select Bibliography

Sabin, Frank T. Watercolour Drawings by Thomas Rowlandson. 1948. . Apollo Magazine. 1983. 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.

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.