Prout, Samuel A fine collection of eleven letters Brixton and Hastings, primarily undated but watermarks 1825-1840 Prout was a noted painter and well recognized for his fine lithographed works. He was a friend of Ruskin, David Roberts, Cooke, Stanfield and other eminent artists. He published several works as well as contributing to Turner's "Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England" and Cooke's "Views in London and Its Vicinity." Ruskin noted the quality of his work in "Elements of Drawing." ¶ Letters: 1) To HENRY BICKNELL, Saturday night, n.y., 2 1/2 pp. writing that he hopes that ill health will not prevent him from attending the meeting of the 'Graphic' "as the only opportunity I have of seeing artist friends during the year." 2) To C[YRUS] REDDING, the eminent journalist, editor and author, [undated], 1 p., declining an invitation. 3) To "My dear Sir" [watermarked 1827], 3 pp., to an ENGRAVER of his plates making suggestions (one with a small sketch) and asking that he see another proof prior to it going to the printer. From 1826 through 1834 George Cooke was engraving some of Prout's work for Cooke's "Views in London and Its Vicinity" and this letter may be to him. 4) To "My dear Sir" [watermarked 1828], 1 p., concerns framing some drawings 5) To "My dear Sir," [watermarked 1825], 1 1/2 pp., writing that he will drop in on Friday and looks forward to hearing of his travels and seeing his sketches. Also thanking him for the offer of Clerissas' drawings but resisting. 6) To E. MAGRATH, dated 28/2/33, 1 p., writing how "Eddis has succeeded to perfection in [Clarkson] Stanfield's portrait...Eddis made one feel conceit when I look'd at what I thought a fair representation, but some honest or malicious, foes or friends, have deny'd my identity in the portrait. Is not Stanfield jealous in voting against it, or is not S:P: jealous that Stanfield 's beauty should be confirm'd and his doubtful?" 7) To R[obert?] BENT, postmark 13 April 183[3?], 1 p., thanking him for the offer to notice his work in the monthly list but wishes his subscribers to have their copies before he advertises it as published. Robert Bent was a son of William Bent who founded 'Bent's Literary Advertiser.' This may refer to his most famous and important lithographic work "Fascimiles of Sketches made in Flanders and Germany and drawn on Stone." (1833). 8) To E. MAGRATH, at the Athenaeum, 20/12/36, 2 1/2 pp., commenting that HUNT's prices "are beyond what I mentiond yet the labour, & expense of models, demand something above such house-painters as Prout." The two paintings they'd preferred: "the boy praying is 15 or 17 Gs " and the "boy tired of the sermon, ranks first, & will be 20 or 25." He sends a message to STANFIELD that he's not without hope and said that something similar might be said to [J. M.] WILLIAM TURNER. 9) To his friend, the eminent dealer D. COLNAGHI, 1836, 2 1/2 pp., enquiring about the Caneletto etchings and sending regards to his friends DAVID ROBERTS & BROCKEDON 10) To S. FOX at St. Leonards, [watermarked 1839], 1 p., cancelling an appointment due to ill health 11) To "My dear Sir", 26 October 1841, 2 1/2 pp., obviously a friend writing "My promise was to send you half a dozen specimens of subjects for a vol of LITHOGRPHY. I have 3 in hand but they are not what I wish...I have nothing which would answer in a small size but gateways, towers and an old archway." He compliments the recipient on his "Woods & Forests" Various sizes. 19 and a half pages, four of the letters with integral address leaves. To friends and associates. Some folds, offsetting, one repaired at fold and another laid onto a sheet but generally in excellent condition. Ray "The Illustrator and the Book in England from 1790-1914" Price: USD 1,100.00 other currencies   order no. 24285    inquire

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