The Wounded Leg
Watercolour
1809 (painted)
1809 (painted)
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Thomas Heaphy had exhibited miniature portraits at the RA from 1797, and further supported himself by hand-colouring prints. But in 1807 he began to exhibit large subject watercolours at the SPWC. Though discoloured and with some retouching by a later artist, this work shows his fine techniques, admired by public and critics alike, focusing on details such as the dilapidated bible on the window sill.
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| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | Thomas Heaphy (1775-1835), 'The Wounded Leg', originally called 'The Village Doctress', 1809, watercolour |
| Physical description | Watercolour entitled 'The Wounded Leg' showing a village doctor tending to a man's wounded leg whilst his family looks on. Signed and dated by the artist. |
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| Object history | This painting was retouched by R. R. Reinangle in 1837 at a dealer's request |
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| Summary | Thomas Heaphy had exhibited miniature portraits at the RA from 1797, and further supported himself by hand-colouring prints. But in 1807 he began to exhibit large subject watercolours at the SPWC. Though discoloured and with some retouching by a later artist, this work shows his fine techniques, admired by public and critics alike, focusing on details such as the dilapidated bible on the window sill. |
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| Accession number | FA.604 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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