Leopoldo Cicognara, Venice, to [Thomas Lawrence]

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/4/279

Title

Leopoldo Cicognara, Venice, to [Thomas Lawrence]

Date

19 Dec 1824

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He discusses matters relative to his published works 'Le Fabbriche e i monumenti cospicui di Venezia...' and 'Storia della scultura'; the library he has assembled to help him in his work is coveted by both Lord Aberdeen and the Pope, he talks more of his passion for his work and his books; he is seeking to acquire drawings for the Venetian Academy; he continues discussing matters of art history.

Language/Script

Italian