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The Infant Academy

Print
last quarter 18th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing a young boy seated at an easel and painting the portrait of a young girl. The scene is set in an architectural setting.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Infant Academy (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Stipple engraving on paper
Brief description
'The Infant Academy'. Stipple engraving by Francis Haward after Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA), last quarter of 18th century.
Physical description
Print showing a young boy seated at an easel and painting the portrait of a young girl. The scene is set in an architectural setting.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Sir, Joshua Reynolds pinxt. Francis Haward Sculpt.' (Lettered)
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 : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.2890

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Record createdApril 21, 2010
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