Thomas Stothard RA (1755-1834)

Thomas Stothard RA (1755-1834)

Intemperance

Inscribed THE DESIGN OF THE SUBJECT OF INTEMPERANCE PAINTED ON THE WALLS OF THE GREAT STAIR (along the lower edge)

Oil on canvas

45.9 x 75.8cm; 18 x 30in

Provenance:

From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray (1907-1980)

Literature:

Edward Croft-Murray, Decorative Painting in England 1537-1837, vol. II (Country Life, 1970), p.150, pl. 140

This is a copy by Stothard of one of his most famous works, on the staircase of Burghley House, Northamptonshire.