The South Gate, Exeter
Prior to its demolition in 1819 Exeter’s South Gate was one of the grandest medieval town gates standing in southern England. This watercolour is especially valuable in showing the suburbs outside the gate, rebuilt from about 1657 following the ravages of the Civil War. The two houses on the right were both demolished soon after the drawing was made.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 51/2002
- Category
- Fine Art
- Collection Class
- Drawings
- Medium
- ink, pencil and watercolour on paper
- Common Name
- The South Gate, Exeter
- Simple Name
- drawing
- Inscription Transcription
- J WHATMAN /1804
- Period Classification
- George III (1760-1811)
- Production Town
- London
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Person Initials
- Thomas
- Production Person Surname
- Rowlandson
- Production Year Low
- 1805
- Production Year High
- 1810
