View of Fiesole, near Florence

Patch’s view of the hills surrounding Fiesole, a small town near Florence, is a pendant to his View of Florence (34/1944/1). Many 18th century Grand Tourists stayed in the city of Florence for several months and Fiesole was a popular excursion.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
34/1944/2
Category
Fine Art
Collection Class
Paintings
Medium
oil on canvas
Common Name
View of Fiesole, near Florence
Simple Name
painting
Period Classification
George III (1760-1811)
Production Town
Exeter
Production County
Devon
Production Country
United Kingdom: England
Production Person Initials
Thomas
Production Person Surname
Patch
Production Year Low
1770
Production Year High
1775

View Full Details

View of Fiesole, near Florence