Reference code
LAW/1/164
Title
Thomas Lawrence, Greek Street, to Joseph Farington, at Rev. Mr. Hamond, Great Massingham, Bougham, Norfolk
Date
8 Oct 1807
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Discusses a journalistic spat involving
Cobbett; he has two new sitters,
Lord Carbury and
Mr. Wellesley, son of the
Marquis;
West has returned from Bath having avoided injury to body and mind; he asserts that despite West's failings his loss would be great blow to the British arts; they had dined and talked of painting; his
Pitt is liked by West, who expresses dissatisfaction by silence.