Pomphlett
‘Pomphlett’ by James Leakey, 1808. This pencil on paper drawing depicts a small thatched cottage, typical of rural Devon and Cornwall. Pomphlett village is located near Plymouth, Devon. It is known for its old buildings and picturesque setting.
James Leakey (1775-1865) was an English landscape artist who often depicted rural Devon scenes.
James Leakey (1775-1865) was an English landscape artist who often depicted rural Devon scenes.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 43/1999/4A
- Category
- Fine Art
- Collection Class
- Drawings
- Medium
- pencil on paper
- Common Name
- Pomphlett
- Simple Name
- drawing
- Inscription Transcription
- Pomphlett; Oct 31 1800
- Period Classification
- George III (1760-1811)
- Production Town
- Exeter
- Production County
- Devon
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Date
- 1800
- Production Person Initials
- James
- Production Person Surname
- Leakey
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
