Putney Manor House in Elm Tree Row, Putney Heath near the upper road to Richmond
Watercolour by R.B. Schnebbelie depicting Putney Manor House in Elm Tree Row, Putney Heath near the upper road to Richmond. 1820.
This watercolour depicts a large house nestled amidst lush greenery. The house is grand, with a symmetrical façade and has a prominent central entrance with a small porch or portico. It has multiple windows along both floors and hints of architectural details like cornices or mouldings.
The house is surrounded by tress and shrubs with a winding path leading to the house. Two figures, one of an adult dressed in hints of blue and the other of a child, stand in the path looking over towards the house.
There is an inscription at the bottom, identifying the house and its location: "Putney Manor House in Elm Tree Row, Putney Heath near the upper road to Richmond".
Artist Biography
Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie (1781–1847) An English painter and illustrator, Schnebbelie was renowned for his detailed topographical views of London during the early 19th century. Born in Canterbury, he was the son of Jacob Schnebbelie, a draughtsman for the Society of Antiquaries. After his father's early death, Robert continued the family legacy, producing illustrations for publications such as Londina Illustrata, The Gentleman’s Magazine, and Description of London. His work documented historic buildings, theatres, and street scenes, preserving a visual archive of Georgian and Regency London. Despite exhibiting at the Royal Academy between 1803 and 1821, Schnebbelie struggled with poverty and mental health. He died in Camden Town in 1847, reportedly from starvation.
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