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Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Drawing
1823 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil drawing depicting a full length portrait of the poet Byron, standing in front of a balustrade holding a cane. His body is quarter turned and his face depicted in profile. Signed by the artist.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleLord Byron (1788-1824) (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil drawing
Brief description
Pencil drawing depicting a full-length portrait of Lord Byron, probably sketched at Genoa, by Count Alfred d'Orsay. French School, 1823.
Physical description
Pencil drawing depicting a full length portrait of the poet Byron, standing in front of a balustrade holding a cane. His body is quarter turned and his face depicted in profile. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.375in
  • Width: 6.5in
Dimensions taken from Forster Bequest register
Credit line
Forster Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
F.60

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2012
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