Newton, Mary (1832 – 1866) – ‘The Triumverate – discussing plans for Egypt’; Walter Severn (Mary Newton’s brother), Mary Newton and Gertrude Jekyll.

'The Triumverate - discussing plans for Egypt'; Walter Severn (Mary Newton's brother), Mary Newton and Gertrude Jekyll. Pen and ink. 1865. Inscribed. Although clearly in the planning, there is no record of this trip having taken place. But the Newtons and Gertrude Jekyll had travelled to the Aegean together in 1863. Literature: Michael Tooley and Primrose Arnander ed. 'Gertrude Jekyll. Essays on the life of a working amateur', Michaelmas Books, ill. p.3. Exhibited: William Drummond, 'Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) The Early Years', 1993, Cat No. 31. 4.5x7 inches. Framed: 11x13.5 inches.