Background
The framed letter that hangs beneath the painting claims it as an original work by Richard Wilson. It is described as having been a gift from the artist to a Colonel Brampton-Smith in gratitude to him for having stood bail for the artist when he got into financial difficulties in Dublin. The origin and sincerity of the letter are unclear: 610 is not by Wilson’s hand and must be by a follower.

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