Thomas Stothard

Allington Castle on the River Medway, Kent

1779

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Artist: Thomas Stothard 1755–1834
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: Support: 105 x 215 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference: T10083

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This is a sketch by Stothard of Allington Castle on the Medway. It is a memento of the sort of sketching expedition Blake and Stothard were on when they were accused of being French spies. They may have been arrested near this castle.

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