An Elegant Lady in Classical Dress [recto]

1780s

George Romney

Associated Names
George Romney

Artist, British, 1734 - 1802

The image is a sketch displaying a person in a standing pose, leaning slightly on their left side. The figure has basic facial features, hair styled up, and is wearing flowing clothing suggestive of a dress or robe. The background includes swirling lines hinting at drapery or architectural elements, possibly indicating an indoor setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.3 x 15.4 cm (10 3/4 x 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.150.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of two figures. One figure is seated with arms extended forward, while the other figure's head is tilted slightly upward. The sketch is monochromatic with a plain, light background.

Figure Studies [verso]

George Romney

1780

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Johan Georg, Prince of Saxony [1869-1938] (Lugt 1062c); (Leger Galleries Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1986-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

  • English Watercolours and Drawings, Leger Galleries, London: no. 22.

Watermarks

V---DARY (partial watermark)

Wikidata ID

Q64571561

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