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Drawing

second half of 18th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sleeping youth, reclining against a rock, with two maidens near, one resting by his side, while the other leans over her shoulder, and points to the face of the sleeper. A spaniel on the left by its master's back; Drawn with pen and bistre, washed.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
drawn with pen and bistre, washed
Brief description
Hamilton, William (RA); Sleeping youth, reclining against a rock, with two maidens near him. A spaniel on the left by its master's back; Drawn with pen and bistre, washed; English School; Second half of 18th century.
Physical description
Sleeping youth, reclining against a rock, with two maidens near, one resting by his side, while the other leans over her shoulder, and points to the face of the sleeper. A spaniel on the left by its master's back; Drawn with pen and bistre, washed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.7in
  • Width: 10.5in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: 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.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
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.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.719

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Record createdNovember 3, 2009
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