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Jersey's Past Revealed in Donated Sketchbook
3 Aug
Summary
- A rare 19th-century sketchbook was donated to a local history group.
- It features 80 pencil sketches and watercolors of Jersey's landscapes.
- The donation offers a unique historical and artistic record of the island.
A rare 19th-century sketchbook, offering a unique glimpse into Jersey's past, has been donated to the Société Jersiaise. This remarkable collection contains 80 pencil sketches and watercolors, believed to date from the mid to late 1800s. The artworks vividly depict the island's coastline, countryside, rural buildings, and historic landmarks.
The sketchbook was gifted to the charity and study group by the family of Peter Luce. Valérie Noël, librarian at the Lord Coutanche Library, described the donation as an exceptional work of art and an invaluable historical record of 19th-century Jersey. The collection significantly enhances the understanding of the island's history and artistic heritage.
