Sketchbook No. 70, 1807 / John Glover

John Glover sketchbooks and portfolio of sketches, ca. 1794-1835

The content of the sketchbook depicts rural scenes and views of London and Wales drawn during one of Glover’s tours. “On the evidence of dated sketchbooks and by noting the first appearance of Newcastle, Durham and the Lake District in 1805, South Wales, Kent in 1807 Wales again in 1808, Wales and Surrey in 1809 ... In sketchbook 70 he gives a list of towns and distance travelled (1,388 miles)”.

Reference:
John Glover and the Colonial Picturesque / David Hansen. Hobart, Tasmania : Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery/Art Exhibitions Australia, 2004 Hansen, pg. 55.

Sketchbook No. 70, 1807 / John Glover

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