George Romney Shakespearian Pencil Study King Lear Natural History Study of an Indian figure

Study of an Indian figure cooking

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Lady Elizabeth Lyttelton of Frankley 1716-1795 after Jean Etienne Liotard 1702-1789

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George Romney Shakespearian Pencil Study King Lear Natural History Study of an Indian figureGeorge Romney 1723 1802. Pencil drawing. Head Studies of King Lear with a further composition study to the reverse of Cordelia Awakening The King. Ex. Collection Alfred de Pass Christies 12 02 1906. Powney Collection. 20. 6 by15. 5 cms. A study characterised by highly expressive lines that capture dynamic movement. Romney, although primarily known as a society portrait painter, would often use these quick preparatory sketches to explore dramatic