Autograph Letter Signed, to Coply Fielding, asking for a reference for his nephew "Doctor Henry Uwins who is candidate for the new medical appointment in the Artists fund", reflecting on the importance of assisting the coming generation.

UWINS, Thomas.

Published by 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches, fine.

About this Item

Victoria Road, Kensington, 28 January 1850. Thomas Uwins (1782-1857), painter. In 1847 he became keeper of the National Gallery. "His son is no way behind him in gentleness and benevolence, with a touch of young England sitting gracefully about him - Every age has its distinct character - I have lived till every thing around me seems new.".

Seller Inventory # 13733

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autograph Letter Signed, to Coply Fielding, asking for a reference for his nephew "Doctor Henry Uwins who is candidate for the new medical appointment in the Artists fund", reflecting on the importance of assisting the coming generation.
• Publisher: 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches, fine.