William Gilpin (1724-1804)

William Gilpin (1724-1804)

Extensive landscape with a hillside classical temple

With blindstamp WG and numbered 5 (lower right)

Pencil, pen and ink, and wash

18.2 x 26.5cm; 7¼ x 10½in

Provenance:

Sold by the artist for the benefit of Boldre Charity School, Hampshire, Christie's, London, 6 May 1802, lot 94, where purchased by George Gosling;

Christie's, June 1882, lot 365;

Fry Gallery, London (all according to label)