George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770 Five Senses Pen ink and blue wash

Pen ink and blue wash drawing

Provenance: By repute Castle Howard Yorkshire

40 by 50cms Image

A  Mezzotint engraving

George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770 Five Senses Pen ink and blue washGeorge Romney 1723 1802. British School 18th. Century. A large sheet of figure studies. Pencil on laid paper with a further compositional study to the reverse. 41. 5 by 27. 6 cms. A study characterised by highly expressive, fluid lines that capture dynamic movement. Romney, although primarily known as a society portrait painter, would often use these quick preparatory sketches to explore dramatic themes from literature, theatre and mythology. They