Style of John Boyne (active 1750-1810)
A boy, head in profile c. 1780 - c. 1800
Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil | 9.9 x 7.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 917658
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A pen and watercolour satirical drawing of the bust of a young man, in profile to left.
The Irish artist John Boyne moved to London as a young boy, and in the 1780s worked principally as a drawing master and caricaturist. This drawing is in his manner but has not been firmly attributed to him.Provenance
Probably acquired by George IV
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil
Measurements
9.9 x 7.8 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 17658
