Author: Gordon-Brown, Alfred. (Frederick Knyvett)
Title: An Artist's Journey Along the Old Cape Post Road 1832-33. Illustrated By 21 of His Sketches . . .
Description: A.A. Balkema for Friends of the South African Library. Cape Town 1972. 1st edition. Gilt publisher's device on salmon-coloured paper-covered boards with gilt on white spine. 69pp illustrated small 4to. No inscription. eps tanned. shows handling and has some spots to rear board. overall a VG copy. no dustwrapper as issued. contents unmarked. "... Further Illustrations And A Map With Notes And Clues To The Identity Of The Artist". Recorded in a sketchbook (in the Library of Parliament) the pen-and-ink and pencil sketches were originally ascribed to Sir Charles D'Oyley. The author researches available fragmentary evidence to advance the case for the artist being Lieutenant Frederick Knyvett.

Keywords: western cape artist south southern africa african lieutenant frederick knyvett sir charles d'oyley cape town cape post road


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