Object number
2013.9
Title
The south east view of Cheltenham Well [front].
Creator
Description
Hand folding fan, with painted leaf (both sides) and pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards. Painted by Thomas Robins the Elder, an 18th century fan and landscape artist; spring/summer 1740. The front depicts a number of annotated elements: 1) The Well and Its Conveniences; 2) Lady Stapleton's House; 3) The Church and part of ye Town; 4) Stapleton's Dog Kennel. The painting also depicts a number of people, including a seated man sketching who is probably the artist himself. The reverse depicts the Assembly Room (Powers Court) and Fire Engine house. The fan was probably commissioned by Lady Stapleton.
Production place
Cheltenham
Date
1740 - 1740
Production period
18th century
Object name
Material
Technique
Production reason
Thomas Robins was a fan painter from Charlton Kings, who later went on to become a successful painter of landscapes and 'gentlemen's seats'.
Inscription
THE[?] SOUTH EAST VIEW OF CHELTENHAM - WELL1 The Well and Its Convenie... 2 Lady Stapletons House3 The Church and part of ye Town 4 Stapletons Dog KenelFire-Ingine House[T]HE Assembley-House / IN / Cheltenham
