George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770

George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770George Romney 1723 1802. 18th. Century British School. Pencil drawing on laid paper. A large sheet of figure studies with a further compositional study to the reverse. 41. 9 by 27. 7 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.

There she continued to produce illustrations for numerous publications and children's books

A juvenile portrait of Richard Boyle 3rd Earl of Burlington 1694-1753 celebrated Architect and Patron of the Arts with his sister Lady Jane Boyle (d

a series that ran from 1791 until 1795

7 by 12 cms mounted image

Gouache study of a Brambling

King George showed a fatherly interest and patronage of the young boy that gave rise to rumours

Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain 1710-1758 18th

13 by 11 cms

where he continued to produce work despite suffering from mental illness

Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird) 1887-1965

The image of Aphrodite breaking an arrow relates to her punishment of her son Cupid (the God of Love and desire) for the misuse of his arrows in the reckless pursuit of misguided love

Some general timestaining two repaired tears to left and right edges into image