Manson and Woods Christie

This is an 1896 catalogue documenting the esteemed collection of water-colour drawings belonging to Richard Cumming, along with a selection of pictures and drawings by the celebrated Venetian artist Francesco Guardi. Prepared by Manson and Woods Christie, the catalogue offers a glimpse into the art market and collecting practices of the late 19th century. It provides detailed descriptions of each artwork, offering invaluable information for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in British and Venetian art. The catalogue is a testament to the enduring appeal of both water-colour drawings and Guardi's distinctive style. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.