MS 710 04 02 02
Reference code
MS 710 04 02 02
Title
Hardy-Sparks archive: Watercolours
Level
File
Date
Early 20th century
Extent & medium
5 paintings
Content description
Five watercolours by Nat Sparks, two of which are undated. The collection includes a watercolour of Hardy's birthplace, painted when the Hardy family were still in residence, and Talbothays - the home of Henry and Kate Hardy.
1. St. Stephen's, Walbrook, c.1920 (later acquisition)
2. Talbothays, 1939-1940
3. Mrs Mallet's Cider House, ?1940
4. The Hardy Cottage, Higher Bockhampton, [undated]
5. The Hand Cottage, [undated]
Provenance
Four of the watercolours are part of the original Sparks archive acquired by ECL from Celia Barclay. The watercolour of St Stephen's, Walbrook, was a later purchase (2002) as it complemented the other material in the collection.
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