Images: Richard Taylor Fine Art.

• Title(s): Siena, looking towards the cathederal (Duomo di Siena) (this web site); Siena Italy (Richard Taylor Fine Art).
• Description: A cityscape view of central Siena, showing the Duomo di Siena (Siena Cathederal) from the north-west.
• Media: Oil on canvas (Richard Taylor Fine Art).
• Dimensions: Frame 17 x 13 inches, canvas 12 x 8 inches (Richard Taylor Fine Art).
• Signature/date/other text: “Signed lower right” S. Isabel Dacre (Richard Taylor Fine Art).
• History:
  • 1880s? – By similarity to Annie Louisa Swynnerton’s work.
  • 2011 – Auctioned Bonham’s, 12 Apr, lot 842, sold: (with two other paintings) premium £360.
  • 2011 onwards – With vendor, Richard Taylor Fine Art, “Manchester Gallery label and number verso. Harnell and Son London Art Dealers. / Housed in an original 18 inches by 14 inches Harnell and Son London Gallery frame.”
• Location: Richard Taylor Fine Art [still listed Feb 2026].

The view is of the Duomo di Siena (Siena Cathederal) from the NW. Both Annie and Isabel painted similar scenes. Their similarities suggest they were executed at the same time.

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