Title
[Landscape with hexagonal basalt columns, called Staffa].
Publication details
[about 1750-1780]
Physical details
1 drawing : pen and black ink with monochrome wash ; sheet 33.7 x 69.4 cm
Description
Extensive landscape with hexagonal basalt columns. Inscribed 'W. the island of Staffa. Not Staffa. V. Eig?' in black ink on verso.
Place
Europe
Additional information
This watercolour depicts the same view as an oil painting by Bittio sold at Christie's on 12 - 13 December 2007 (sale 7524, lot 310). The oil painting was one of a pair, the other depicting The Giant's Causeway, Ireland. This may explain the inclusion of the 'No2' by Bittio's name; that this drawing is the second in a pair.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.124 Supp.fol.33.