Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L. E. L.) in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1835/David Wilkie

by Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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DAVID WILKIE, ESQ., R. A..

Artist: W. Bentley, R. A. - Engraved by: H. Robinson

DAVID WILKIE, ESQ., R.A

BORN NOVEMBER 18, 1785.

I remember seeing a series of sketches at this great artist’s house, illustrative of Napoleon’s
career. Of how many noble and unfinished designs is every painter’s portfolio the grave! It
is, however, to be hoped that Mr. Wilkie will carry the design into execution. It would be a
pictorial epic.