Drawn with a pen and tinted. 10¼ by 12½ in.
A careful architectural drawing, signed and dated, wherein some curious figures known as “the Ragged Regiment” are depicted. These are effigies of royal personages which were exhibited at their funerals. By degrees they got into a neglected state. Some years ago what remained of them was collected together, and the relics are now in the crypt adjoining the pyx chamber. A paper on them was published in “Archaeologia,” vol. lx, whence the following notes are culled identifying a few of the figures. The number refers to that on the drawing. II is thought to have represented Katherine of Valois. It is carved out of a single piece of wood; the dress has been painted bright vermilion. III, Anne of Denmark. IV, Henry VII, face finely modelled in plaster and painted, probably by an Italian. V is held to be Elizabeth of York. VI may have been James I, and VIII Queen Mary I. The fronts of the reliquary cupboards, here shown, have disappeared, their hinges remain. John Carter, an enthusiastic admirer of Gothic architecture, is referred to in our preface.
By John Carter, 1786 (1748-1817). Lent by Sir E. Coates.
38 [ABBOT ISLIP’S CHAPEL, WESTMINSTER ABBEY.] Plate XVIII.
Watercolour. 15½ by 21½ in.
This painting was exhibited by Turner at the Royal Academy in 1796, and is an example of the thorough architectural work which he sometimes did in his earlier years. On a stone in the pavement is “William Turner natus 1775.” It was exhibited at the Burlington Fine Arts Club in 1871.
By J. M. W. Turner, R.A., 1796 (1775-1851). Lent by Mr. R. W. Lloyd.
39a SECOND ROYAL EXCHANGE FROM THE WEST.
Watercolour. 6¾ by 9½ in.
On the building at west end are the words: “Royal Exchange Insurance for lives.” The tower is surmounted by Gresham’s crest, the grasshopper. Signed and dated.