Artwork
Sutherland Album
Sutherland Album is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Elizabeth Leveson-Gower. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Sutherland Album is a compilation of watercolours, sketches, and prints by various artists, accompanied by handwritten poems and letter extracts. It is an example of a 'commonplace book', a personal collection of notable passages and artworks.
Subject & Meaning
The album's contents reflect the artistic and literary endeavours of a close-knit family circle, primarily the Howard family and their relatives. It includes works by amateur artists such as Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, and her nieces, as well as family-related poetry and extracts.
History & Provenance
The compiler of the album is unknown, but clues to its formation are found on the covers: the front is signed 'M Rutland', and the back features Belvoir Castle, the seat of the Earls of Rutland, suggesting a connection to this family.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist painted landscapes and scenes in watercolor during the late 1700s to early 1800s.
