Andrew Lawrence, Florence, to Anne Lawrence, 578 Greek St. Soho

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

GAR/1/16

Title

Andrew Lawrence, Florence, to Anne Lawrence, 578 Greek St. Soho

Date

28 Jul 1795

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Description of Florence, the Palazza di Pitti; the Florentine Gallery; notes the display of self-portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Prince Hoare, James Northcote (many other European masters mentioned); relates a tale of violent revenge visited on a young aristocrat; sups with Admirals Reeve & Young [portion of letter missing, possibly meant for Thomas Lawrence Sr.]