67 - I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Trematon Castle in Cornwall, Watercolor

I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Trematon Castle in Cornwall, Watercolor Ignace Duvivier (1758–1832, ibid.): Trematon Castle in Cornwall, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor and pen drawing on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed in the artist’s own hand: “View of Trematon Castle in the County of Cornwall; this castle is the seat of the barony of the Dukes of Cornwall, it was the residence of Guillaume, Count of Montagne and Cornwall, known as ‘the Conqueror’ during the reign of Edward III; the knight [?] his [?] in favor of the prince [?].” Numbered: “94,” “41),” and “16.” Date: 19th century Description: Duvivier’s view shows the ruins of Trematon Castle, where Francis Drake once temporarily stored the treasures captured during his circumnavigation of the globe for Elizabeth I, to be taken to the Tower later. In the foreground, people are resting in the shade of some slender trees; on Forder Lake, fishermen are at work in their boats. Provenance: Ritter von Pfeiffer Collection, Vienna; Boerner, Leipzig, 1914 Keywords: Castle, Ruin, Cornwall, England, Great Britain, Landscape, Watercolor, Drawing, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 26.0 cm x 41.4 cm (10.2 x 16.3 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly browned, faintly duststained, margins somewhat wavy, faintly spotted.