Studies of goats
Drawing
late 1780s (drawn)
late 1780s (drawn)
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Study of two goats, one of which is lying down by the ide of its standing companion; Very slightly executed, the former animal only partly drawn; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on buff laid paper; This drawing is probably related to a painting of the Prodigal Son.
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Title | Studies of goats (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on buff laid paper |
Brief description | Gainsborough, Thomas (RA); Study of two goats; Very slightly executed; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on buff laid paper; English School; Late 1780s. |
Physical description | Study of two goats, one of which is lying down by the ide of its standing companion; Very slightly executed, the former animal only partly drawn; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on buff laid paper; This drawing is probably related to a painting of the Prodigal Son. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | This drawing is probably related to a painting of the Prodigal Son. |
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Accession number | DYCE.688 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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