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Sketching in Durham: Framwellgate Bridge

Durham

Framwellgate Bridge
View of Durham, with the Castle, Cathedral and Framwellgate Bridge, 1801

Jack
Jack
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"Rather vague, I must say, but I'm sure you shall paint a great oil from that when you are back home. The equipment you need to paint an oil painting is too weighty and sizeable for you to bring all the way up here: I know because my father's friend is a painter. Your sketches will remind you of the scene, so that you can produce an accurate oil painting when you are back in London, I expect. Anyway, it's been a long day; perhaps you would like a glass of ale?"