W.B. Richmond, 123 via Felice, number 17, Rome, to Julia Richmond

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RI/1/26

Title

W.B. Richmond, 123 via Felice, number 17, Rome, to Julia Richmond

Date

22 Feb 1866

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Describes his lodgings which include a drawing of "poor Charlie" after her death. He has begun work in the Sistine chapel and discussions the impact upon him of Michelangelo and Raphael. He has also been enjoying drawing the landscape and has been walking with Moore. He has started attending the Academy and has also received instruction from Podesti. He has permission to draw in the garden of S. Maria degli Angeli and mentions seeing a fresco by Domenichino. Describes his disturbed state of mind, he cannot stand entering into any company other than the Moores.

Physical Characteristics

Held together by some unpleasant sticky tape.