Topsham Lime Kilns and Bridge
‘Topsham Lime Kilns and Bridge’ by John Swete, 1793. This watercolour on paper depicts the Topsham Lime Kilns and nearby bridge. Swete uses greys and blues to highlight shade and light.
John Swete (1752-1821) was an artist local to the Devon area who was also known for being the author of the Picturesque Sketches of Devon.
John Swete (1752-1821) was an artist local to the Devon area who was also known for being the author of the Picturesque Sketches of Devon.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 119/1999
- Category
- Fine Art
- Collection Class
- Drawings
- Medium
- watercolour on paper
- Common Name
- Topsham Lime Kilns and Bridge
- Simple Name
- drawing
- Inscription Transcription
- Topsham Lime Kilns Bridge July 28; see other side for Dr Drurys Cockwood Starcross; Doctor Drurys, Cockwood, Starcross 1793
- Period Classification
- George III (1760-1811)
- Production Town
- Exeter
- Production County
- Devon
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Date
- 1793
- Production Person Initials
- John
- Production Person Surname
- Swete
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
