[15] There is little doubt that this is John Downman, R.A.
[16] It is recorded that Catherine, Empress of Russia, purchased pictures by the most eminent masters in every capital of Europe, and when she died in 1796, she left at the Hermitage 1,383 valuable paintings. Of these only eight belonged to the English school.
[17] No. 321. The Old Man and Death.—Society of Artists’ Exhibition.
[18] J. Whitehurst, a celebrated Machinist, and Author of the “Theory of the Earth.”
[19] Osias Humphrey, miniature painter and R.A., was in Italy about this time with Romney.
[20] Anna Romana Wright, daughter of Joseph and Anne Wright.
[21] Hannah Wright, daughter of Richard and Sarah Wright.
[22] The Bishop of Derry.
[23] From a memo.:—“Entered Mrs. Sproule’s House 9th Nov., 1775. My horse went to Ward’s Livery Stable 29th Dec., 1775.”