Baron de Humboldt, Paris, to Monsieur Lawrence

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/2/216

Title

Baron de Humboldt, Paris, to Monsieur Lawrence

Date

29 Jul 1817

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

It was through Lady Romilly, at the time the King of Prussia was in London, that he first became aware of and admired Lawrence's works; he recommends a young painter, Mr. Steube, his friend and that of Mr. Gérard.

Language/Script

French