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Paul Sandby (1731-1809)
A lady writing a letter c. 1755 - c. 1770
Pencil and watercolour | 24.0 x 20.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 914381
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A watercolour drawing of a lady seated at a table in a panelled interior, writing a letter. The letter on the table reads in microscopic letters, 'Dear Madam, I should have honour...' There is a version of the drawing in pencil in the Courtauld Gallery (D.1952.RW.857), previously attributed to Francis Hayman. A. P. Oppé has suggested that this drawing may or may not show Paul Sandby's wife, whom he married in 1757.
Provenance
Probably from a volume of 134 figure studies acquired (£35) at the Paul Sandby estate sale, 1811
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil and watercolour
Measurements
24.0 x 20.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 14381
