“MARIA.”

From Sterne’s “Sentimental Journey.”

Original picture in the possession of Mr. W. Bemrose.


CHAPTER IV.

Wright Marries and Visits Italy.—Letters.—Extracts from Diary.—Birth of his Daughter, Anna Romana, in Rome.—Influence of the Old Masters.

In July, 1773, Wright married Miss Ann Swift, and in November set sail in the “Jupiter” for Italy, with his wife and Mr. Hurleston.[11]