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George Digby

Drawing
second half of 17th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol; the face in three-quarter view to the left, the hair flowing and falling on the shoulders; showing a broad collar with a tassel; bust only; Signed Greenhill.; Drawn in crayons, on brown paper.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleGeorge Digby (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
drawn in crayons, on brown paper
Brief description
Greenhill, John (formerly attributed to); Portrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol; the face in three-quarter view to the left; Signed 'Greenhill'; Drawn in crayons, on brown paper; English School; Second half of 17th century.
Physical description
Portrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol; the face in three-quarter view to the left, the hair flowing and falling on the shoulders; showing a broad collar with a tassel; bust only; Signed Greenhill.; Drawn in crayons, on brown paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.4in
  • Width: 5.6in
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
Marks and inscriptions
Signed Greenhill.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Production
This drawing was formerly attributed to John Greenhill
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.616

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Record createdOctober 29, 2009
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