Burgess (Henry William, c. 1792-1844), Two sketchbooks with Romantic landscapes and tree studies, containing 21 leaves with graphite studies, 14 in the first sketchbook, 7 in the latter, two drawings signed and dated, each leaf c. 265 x 375 mm. (10 1/2 x 14 3/4 in), light spotting and surface dirt, with some browning, in original wrappers, with manuscript pen and ink numbering 'No. 1', and 'No. 4', on the upper covers, respectively, oblong 4to, worn, [circa 1822-1830], (2).

⁂ The present two sketchbooks illustrate Burgess's vigorous graphic style, with some similarity to the more loosely executed watercolours of William Payne, but also show the influence of both Constable and Gainsborough.