Reference code
HU/1/144
Title
Josph. Green, to Ozias Humphry, Cafeé Anglois, Rome
Date
1 Sep 1773
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
The Carwardine mentioned is Thomas Carwardine, friend of Romney and brother of Penelope Carwardine, miniature painter.
Content Description
Playfully scolds Humphry about confusion over who should write first, and the attitude of Humphry and his brother towards his writing style; Carwardine is going into the country "where his wit will be valued as they value Gloworms";
Jimmy and his bride are spending their honeymoon in a cottage at Sunning Hill Wells in Windsor Forest; he amuses them by mimicking Humphry; they talk of travelling in Italy.