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Letter from Sir Charles Eastlake to Ralph N Wornum

10 Jul 1857

Title

Letter from Sir Charles Eastlake to Ralph N Wornum

Date

10 Jul 1857

Archive reference number

NGA2/3/3/27

Description

Relating to security and the police watch of the Gallery during Wornum's absence. Includes details of the acquisition of Lucas Cranach the Elder [Portrait of a Woman, NG291] from Alton Towers and payment for Jan Van Eyck [Portrait of a Man, NG290]. He mentions the offer for the Filippo Lippi [Filippino Lippi, The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, NG293].

Record type

Item

Alternative reference numbers

NG32/71.27

Paintings referenced in this record

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