Sulby Glen, Isle of Man
Date made: 29 July 1834
Artist: Goodman, Mary Anne
Description: "The lover of wild scenery will find a pleasing resort in Sulby Glen. The natural Bridge of Rock, and a pretty cascade which flows under it, will prove interesting objects to the geologist as well as the painter." (Dr Robert Paterson, Manx Antiquities, 1863, M 02321)
A watercolour sketch from the old family sketch book of Sir Arnold Wilson, the elder son of Canon J.M. Wilson. The artist was Mrs Mary Anne Goodman, an aunt of Canon Wilson, on his mother's side. Her maiden name was Pears. The sketches were made round about 1835, when Sir Arnold's grandfather, the Reverend Edward Wilson, was Principle of King William's College.
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Measurements: 18cm x 26cm
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: drawing
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-3161/10