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Drawing
Wilson, Richard RA, born 1713 - died 1782 - Enlarge image
Drawing
- Place of origin:
England (possibly, drawn)
Italy (possibly, drawn) - Date:
18th century (drawn)
- Artist/Maker:
Wilson, Richard RA, born 1713 - died 1782 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
drawn with black chalk on grey paper, slightly washed with Indian ink and heightened with white
- Credit Line:
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
- Museum number:
DYCE.649
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level H, case DG, shelf 32
Physical description
Ruins; A boy soliciting alms from three gentlemen who examine the buildings; other figures grouped about; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, slightly washed with Indian ink and heightened with white.
Place of Origin
England (possibly, drawn)
Italy (possibly, drawn)
Date
18th century (drawn)
Artist/maker
Wilson, Richard RA, born 1713 - died 1782 (artist)
Materials and Techniques
drawn with black chalk on grey paper, slightly washed with Indian ink and heightened with white
Dimensions
Height: 11.9 in, Width: 16.4 in
Object history note
Collections-Dr. Munro and William Esdaile.
Descriptive line
Wilson, Richard (RA); Ruins; A boy soliciting alms from three gentlemen who examine the ruins; other figures grouped about; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, slightly washed with Indian ink and heightened with white; English School; 18th century.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Materials
Grey paper; Black chalk; Indian ink
Techniques
Drawing (image-making); Heightening; Wash technique
Subjects depicted
Boy; Figures; Ruins; Gentlemen
Categories
Drawings
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
