George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770

George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770George Romney 1723 1802. British School 18th. Century. A large sheet of figure studies. Pencil on laid paper with a further compositional study to the reverse. 41. 5 by 27. 6 cms. A study characterised by highly expressive, fluid lines that capture dynamic movement. Romney, although primarily known as a society portrait painter, would often use these quick preparatory sketches to explore dramatic themes from literature, theatre and mythology. They

Margaret and her daughters Suzanna and Mary"

Early George III Carved Giltwood Pier Glass Circa

Grose was an English soldier

Slight waterstain to right hand side

/Early 19th

Highmore was an accomplished draughtsman

trimmed to plateline and laid down

He remains one of the widely known animal painters of the 19th and 20th centuries

Based on the original composition by Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775)

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7 by 10 inches

Returning to Bologna around 1560 he built up in his house a cabinet of curiosities which became quite an attraction for visitors to the city