Reference code
RI/1/26
Title
W.B. Richmond, 123 via Felice, number 17, Rome, to Julia Richmond
Date
22 Feb 1866
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
Describes his lodgings which include a drawing of "poor
Charlie" after her death. He has begun work in the Sistine chapel and discussions the impact upon him of
Michelangelo and
Raphael. He has also been enjoying drawing the landscape and has been walking with
Moore. He has started attending the Academy and has also received instruction from Podesti. He has permission to draw in the garden of S. Maria degli Angeli and mentions seeing a fresco by
Domenichino. Describes his disturbed state of mind, he cannot stand entering into any company other than the Moores.
Physical Characteristics
Held together by some unpleasant sticky tape.