Lot 1124: The sketchbook of Edward Webb (1805-1854). Edward

The sketchbook of Edward Webb (1805-1854). Edward Webb studied under Copley Fielding and David Cox. With Cox, he toured Scotland in 1834, Wales in 1837 and 1840 and Sevenoaks in 1841. He visited Paris with John Pye as well as making other British tours. The gilt leather insert to the front cover of this sketch book reads "Sketches of A Tour 1844, Edward Webb Esq". There are 22 sketches in brown crayon, one titled "Loch Earne", which suggests the tour was of Ireland. The almost abstract technique used by Webb for these sketches is most unusual for the period. There are collections of Webb's work in The British Museum and The Victoria and Albert Museum. Also included in this lot is a copy of the biographical article on Edward Webb published in "The Connoisseur".