HORSLEY (John Callcott, 1817-1903, R.A., Painter of Domestic Scenes and Portraits)

Autograph Letter Signed to ‘My dear BICKNELL’, (Henry, 1818-1880, Patron of the Arts and Businessman, David Robert’s son-in-law) telling him that he is “slaving for this good cause (now in sore straits) & if you are inclined to help it through my agency the Hospital will rejoice & I shall be right glad!...” with a postscript mentioning an enclosure (not present), 1 side 8vo., Royal Academy of Arts headed paper, 17th February

Callcott organized exhibitions of Old Masters at the Royal Academy 1875-1890. In 1843 Horsley designed the first ever Christmas card, commissioned by Henry Cole. It caused some controversy because it depicted a small child drinking wine. He also designed the Horsley envelope, a pre-paid envelope that was the precursor to the postage stamp.

Item Date:  1879

Stock No:  41872      £125

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