10¾ in. × 15⅜ in. Signed, “_J. M. W. Turner, R.A., P.P._” Christie’s, 1872 (Gillot); 1876 (Levy); R.A., 1886 (Sir William Agnew, Bart.).
Heavy thunder-storm breaking over valley; church in foreground.
22. PRUDHOE CASTLE. _Circa_ 1826. (Plate XXII.) J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.
11¼ in. × 16 in. Query, a signature scratched at bottom of drawing, on the left. Engraved by E. Goodall, and published in the “England and Wales” series, 1828. R.A., 1889 (Rev. W. Kingsley).
23. SAUMUR. _Circa_ 1829. (Plate X.) J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.
11 in. × 16½ in. Engraved by R. Wallis, and published in “The Keepsake,” 1831. Forster’s, 1855 (J. Dillon); Manchester Art Treasures, 1857 (L. Loyd); Guildhall, 1899, No. 147 (Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P.); Christie’s, May 1917 (Sir Joseph Beecham).
Bridge running across river in middle distance; chateau on hill beyond on right; a boat moored beside bank in foreground is being unloaded.
24. WINDSOR CASTLE. _Circa_ 1829. J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.
11¼ in. × 17 in. Engraved by W. Miller, and published in “England and Wales” series, 1831. Moon’s Gallery, 1833 (Tomkinson); R.A., 1887 (Mrs. Moir); Guildhall, 1899 (George Agnew); Christie’s, 1870 (J. Smith), March 1908 (R. E. Tatham), May 1917 (Beecham), and 10 May, 1918.
Castle in centre stretching across drawing, with smoke rising from town below; the Thames in front, with barges on right and horses on tow-path to left. Sun behind castle.
25. WORCESTER. _Circa_ 1833. (Plate XII.) J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.
11¼ in. × 17¼ in. Engraved by T. Jeavons, and published in “England and Wales” series, 1835. Christie’s, May 1917 (Sir Joseph Beecham); ex Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P.
Cathedral on high ground to right; the river Severn stretches across the drawing in front, with boats and punt in foreground.
26. LAKE NEMI. _Circa_ 1840. (Plate XV.) J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.
13¼ in. × 20¼ in. Large single plate engraved by R. Wallis, and published June 1842; plate also published in “Finden’s Royal Gallery of British Art.” Ex Windus and Fordham Collections. B.F.A.C., 1871; R.A., 1889 (Sir John Fowler); Christie’s, 1899 (Fowler), and 8 June, 1917.
Lake in centre enclosed by wooded hills; town high on right; figures and goats in foreground.
27. THE LONGSHIPS LIGHTHOUSE, LAND’S END. _Circa_ 1834. (Plate XIII.)