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Study for Lear

Drawing
ca. mid 19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black chalk drawing heightened with white, depicting a study of King Lear for a fresco in the Houses of Parliament. Signed in pencil and inscribed with title.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleStudy for Lear (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Black chalk drawing
Brief description
Chalk drawing by John Rogers Herbert for the seated figure of King Lear in a fresco in the Houses of Parliament. Great Britain, ca. mid 19th century.
Physical description
Black chalk drawing heightened with white, depicting a study of King Lear for a fresco in the Houses of Parliament. Signed in pencil and inscribed with title.
Dimensions
  • Height: 44.4cm
  • Width: 31.2cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • Study for Lear (Inscribed )
  • J. R. Herbert (Signed)
Subjects depicted
Other number
4340 - Cancelled number
Collection
Accession number
FA.178

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Record createdNovember 30, 2012
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