Drawing
second half of 18th century (hand drawn)
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Study, nearly life-size, for the head of the Shepherd Boy, engraved by Richard Earlom (see Dyce.3010); The face upturned and three-quarters to the left; Slightly drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, and softened with a stump.
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Materials and techniques | slightly drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, and softened with a stump |
Brief description | Gainsborough, Thomas (RA); Study for the head of the Shepherd Boy (later engraved by Richard Earlom); Face upturned, three-quarters to the left; Slightly drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, and softened with a stump; English School; Second half of 18th century. |
Physical description | Study, nearly life-size, for the head of the Shepherd Boy, engraved by Richard Earlom (see Dyce.3010); The face upturned and three-quarters to the left; Slightly drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, and softened with a stump. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | Collection- William Esdaile. 'Shepherd Boy' was engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822), London, 1781. See Dyce.3010. |
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Associated object | DYCE.3010 (Version) |
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. |
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Accession number | DYCE.693 |
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Record created | November 2, 2009 |
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