Whitefield
Dear All,
I have recently acquired a series of watercolours by Frederic William Green, a noted Cambridge Egyptologist and keeper of antiquities at the Fitzwilliam Museum (1869-1949). There are a few of his paintings that are inscribed 'Whitefield' or 'from Whitefield'. I found this site while researching this locality, based on the posts and discussion everything seems to point in the direction that indeed Green's Whitefield is Whitefield Mansion. Incidentally aside Shaw, the photo shows Howard Carter (of Tutankhamun fame, left) and Sir Leonard Woolley (excavaror of Ur in Mesopotamia, right), both among the two most significant British archaeologists, it would seem Green would have fitted perfectly into such circles.
I would like to seek confirmation while not crossing forum boundaries - i have no interest in the place itself, it is the painting locations I'm trying to confirm. I hope some of you will be able to answer the questions below (simple yes/no will do), which would hopefully confirm my hunch:
On one of the paintings there is a view of the oldest golf link near Cambridge (named after some biblical giants), inscribed as 'from Whitefield'. Would such a view be possible ?
Another painting shows a reservoir, whose name is illegible (possibly starting with Ch..), also inscribed 'from Whitefield' - is there any larger body of water near the perimeter of the property ?
There are two other landscapes that simply say 'Whitefield' and appear to show a well tended park or garden.
Would much appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Andras
Budapest, Hungary
