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Back to Main Menu PAST exhibition - The Paintings of Samuel Howitt Other Sections: Samuel Howitt - Spot diff Recent Acquisitions 2 |
Museum of Island HistoryPast ExhibitionThe Paintings of Samuel Howitt (1756/7-1823)An exhibition of watercolour sketches from around the Solent and the Isle of Wight. 31 March 2007 – 2 November 2007 In June 2002 the Isle of Wight Council, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the National Art Collections Fund, purchased 112 watercolour sketches by Thomas Rowlandson, Samuel Howitt and others, of views made during tours to the Isle of Wight in the 1790s. This remarkable collection came from Longleat House in Wiltshire; seat of the Marquesses of Bath, where it was rediscovered in the library in 2 bound volumes during efforts to identify items to be sold to help maintain Longleat’s many treasures. This exhibition displayed the 23 original Samuel Howitt paintings from within the collection. _____________________________________________________________________________  Yarmouth from the harbour, looking up Quay Street. This view looks up Quay Street showing the George Inn on the left, with its high-pitched roof, and, on the right, the King’s Head which still exists today. Part of Yarmouth Castle is visible to the left, and some interesting activity is seen associated with the small boats landing at the beach. Pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour. 1791 Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the National Art Collections Fund. © Isle of Wight Council IWCMS.2002.95  The Castle and Village of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight. This view looks west across the northeast side of Carisbrooke Castle, showing the village in the background. There has been a fortress on this site since at least Saxon times, but the present castle was built in c.1100, when the Island was granted to the de Redvers family. The beautiful stone tower of Carisbrooke Church can be seen to the right of the painting. Pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour. 1791Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the National Art Collections Fund. © Isle of Wight Council IWCMS.2002.127  Cowes Castle with bathing machines and the Grand Fleet, Isle of Wight. This view shows Cowes Castle with the bathing machines in the foreground of the picture. Cowes Castle was constructed by Henry VIII as a fortification to protect the mouth of the Medina River, and was manned by an officer and a gunner. The land on the far side of the castle became known as The Parade following a review of the troops in 1798. The area was also popular with bathers around 1800 and was used for reasons of health and pleasure, which is reflected by the presence of the bathing machines. Pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour. 1791Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the National Art Collections Fund. © Isle of Wight Council IWCMS.2002.158  Lower Ryde, Isle of Wight. In this view of Ryde, we are looking westwards along the coast to the landing point for the Portsmouth Ryde crossing. At this time Ryde remained a small fishing community, but was soon to see major redevelopment in the early 19th century. The building in the centre of the watercolour is probably the Passage Hoy Inn, (later named The Bugle) which served as an unofficial ferry office. The timber on the shore is the raw material used for boat building. Pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour. 1791 Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the National Art Collections Fund. © Isle of Wight Council IWCMS.2002.126 _____________________________________________________________________________ 17 of Thomas Rowlandson’s watercolour sketches are now available as high specification limited edition reproductions. http://www.thomasrowlandson.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________
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