Pomphlett

‘Pomphlett’ by James Leakey, 1808. This pencil on paper drawing depicts a small thatched cottage, typical of rural Devon and Cornwall, with large rock boulders at the front of the dwelling. 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.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
43/1999/4B
Category
Fine Art
Collection Class
Drawings
Medium
pencil on paper
Common Name
Pomphlett
Simple Name
drawing
Inscription Transcription
Pomphlett; Oct.31.08
Period Classification
George III (1760-1811)
Production Town
Exeter
Production County
Devon
Production Country
United Kingdom: England
Production Date
1808
Production Person Initials
James
Production Person Surname
Leakey
Production Year Low
Production Year High

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Pomphlett