James Lambert, British 1741-1799- The Castle Gateway at Lewes, Sussex,...

James Lambert,
British 1741-1799-

The Castle Gateway at Lewes, Sussex, from the south;

pen, ink and watercolour on paper, oval, signed, dated, and inscribed 'DRAWN / 1772 / Jas Lambert Junr / Lewes delt.' (lower left), 42.8 x 35.6 cm.

Provenance:
Anon. sale, Christie's, London, 9 December 2010, lot 1185.

Note:
Two other versions of this watercolour are held at the Lambert Collection at Barbican House, Lewes. Lewes Castle is an 1000 year-old Norman fortress originally constructed by William de Warenne (d.1088), a supporter of William the Conqueror, to defend and reinforce his grip on power.