The Infant Shakespeare Nursed by Comedy and Tragedy

1783

George Romney

Associated Names
George Romney

Artist, British, 1734 - 1802

This is a drawing of three figures huddled together. The drawing shows three figures in an embrace. The lines are fluid and free, capturing a moment of intimacy or solidarity. The figures are drawn with sweeping gestures, suggesting fabric folds or cloaks around them. The background is minimal, with only hints of lines and shapes, leaving the focus on the central composition of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.1 x 17.5 cm (4 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.152

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1972-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center on cradle: Shakes

Wikidata ID

Q64571564

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