John Russell R.A., 1745-1806

Estimate

1,000 - 1,200 GBP

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Description

John Russell R.A.
ruth and naomi
pastel
62x80cm., 24½x31½in.

Provenance

By descent from the artist to his grandson, Mainwaring Shurlock, 1911

Exhibited

Paris, Galeries Brunner, Exposition des Pastellistes Anglais du XVIIIe Siècle, 8th April-15 June 1911, no.125

Literature

G.C.Williamson, John Russell, R.A., 1894, p.164

Catalogue Note

The present pastel is a version of the artist's diploma work, presented to the Royal Academy on his election as an Academician in 1789 (G.C.Williamson, John Russell, R.A., 1894, repr.facing p.28)