Reference code
NOR/48
Title
[James Northcote], Rome, to Saml. Northcote, Plymouth, Devonshire, England
Date
26 Dec 1778
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He copies out a letter he had from the Director of the [Uffizi] gallery accepting his portrait, and his own reply; he sends thanks for the verses to
Romney, these are probably written by
Cumberland, an enemy to
Sir Joshua and supplies a disapproving opinion of Romney; he describes some sight seeing and Christmas celebrations; he will return home with
Hoare but hopes to stop off in Flanders to see pictures by
Rubens and the Flemish school.