Date:25th of July 1840
Description:A further letter in Duchess Harriet’s papers from Martin’s son Leopold C. Martin dated 25th July 1840 also refers to The Assuaging of the Waters'. Leopold writes ‘in the absence of my father from town for a day or two, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a cheque from His Grace the Duke of Sutherland for £262.10 being the remainder of the amount for the Picture of the Assuaging of the Waters’. Follow the link below to read an article about John Martin contributed by Art Historian and Sutherland Papers Project Volunteer Jenny Baker. Jenny has also transcribed the John Martin letters featured here. Follow the link below to read the letter featured above in full.
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The personal papers of Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1806-1868), second Duchess of Sutherland, feature ...
A further letter in Duchess Harriet’s papers from Martin’s son Leopold C. Martin dated 25th July 1840 ...
John Martin (English, 1789-1854) The Assuaging of the Waters, 1840 Oil on canvas 56 ½ x 86 ¼ in. ...
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