James Hamilton Stanhope, Heidelberg Castle from the Neckar, 1819, Watercolour

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An original c.1819 watercolour painting, James Hamilton Stanhope, Heidelberg Castle from the Neckar, Germany.A wonderful sepia ink and wash drawing … Read more An original c.1819 watercolour painting, James Hamilton Stanhope, Heidelberg Castle from the Neckar, Germany.A wonderful sepia ink and wash drawing by Lt Col James Hamilton Stanhope (1788–1825) dating from around 1819. Stanhope fought extensively in Europe during the Peninsular War and was one of fewer than thirty survivors out of 400 at the Battle of Waterloo. The drawing shows the majestic castle at Heidelberg, sited on the northern part of the Königstuhl hillside above the town.The signature accompanying Stanhope's sketches (pictured for information only) matches that on a hand-signed engraving of Stanhope in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D20616). The sketches were in the collection of Stanhope's son, James Banks Stanhope (1821–1904)—see photo of bookplate.With scratching out and white bodycolour highlights. On buff-coloured paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed verso: 'La tour fondue of Heidelberg'. Height: 17.2cm (6.8″) Width: 25.7cm (10.1″) Condition: In good condition for its age. Minor age toning and light wear to the edges of the paper. Please see photos for detail. The verso of the paper is unevenly toned due to the washes applied to the front. Presented: Unframed. See less