View in the Apennines, between Foligno and Loretto [sic]

View in the Apennines, between Foligno and Loretto [sic]
View in the Apennines, between Foligno and Loretto [sic]
View in the Apennines, between Foligno and Loretto [sic]
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
View in the Apennines, between Foligno and Loretto [sic]
Date
c.1751-52 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk on white paper, stuck down on old fawn card
Dimensions
Metric: 136 x 221 mm
Imperial: 5 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.
Accession Number
DYCE.654
Wilson Online Reference
D60
Description
A valley in the Apennines is depicted, with a shepherd and sheep descending to the left.
Provenance
Bequeathed by the Revd Alexander Dyce, 1869
Signature/inscription
Inscribed:
[1] Upper centre, graphite in Wilson's hand: 'View on the Apennines between Foligno & Loretto [sic]'
[2] Lower right corner, black ink in later hand: 654
Verso inscriptions
[1] Lower centre, black graphite: 295 Wilson
Subject
The ancient town of Foligno is in east central Umbria, on the Topino river where it leaves the Apennines and enters the wide plain of the Clitunno river system. It is situated 40 kilometres (25 miles) south-east of Perugia. Loreto is located 127 meters (417 feet) above sea level on the right bank of the Musone river and 22 kilometers (14 miles) south-southeast of Ancona providing good views from the Apennines to the Adriatic.
Critical commentary
Drawn on the spot during Wilson's journey from Venice to Rome in 1751/52. Wilson's title implies that Foligno was reached before Loreto.
Bibliography
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce, London : South Kensington Museum, 1874, p. 97
Condition/Conservation
The image is slight and smudgy in places
Updated by Compiler
2020-02-21 00:00:00