Mr Barber's, the Army Clothier, with a distant Putney view of E. Spencers where the R.H. W. Pitt lived on Putney Heath
Watercolour by R.B. Schnebbelie, depicting Mr Barber's, the Army Clothier, with a distant Putney view of E. where the R.H. W. Pitt lived on Putney Heath. 1820.
This watercolour depicts a 2 houses, one in the foreground and one in the distance to the left upper side, separated by trees, bushes and grounds.
An inscription reading "Mr Barber's, the Army Clothier, with a distant Putney view of E. where the R.H. W. Pitt lived on Putney Heath" can be seen in the bottom area of the watercolour.
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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