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George Romney (Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire 1734-1802 Kendal, Cumbria)
Lot 171

George Romney (Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire 1734-1802 Kendal, Cumbria)

Study of a man, bust-length, in a plumed hat, traditionally called Macbeth

Closed7 December 2016

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George Romney (Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire 1734-1802 Kendal, Cumbria)
Study of a man, bust-length, in a plumed hat, traditionally called Macbeth
pen and brown ink
7 ¾ x 6 ¼ in. (19.7 x 15.9 cm.)

Alfred de Pass (L. 108a); Christie's, London, 22 February 1966, lot 40 (part).

Specialist note

This drawing is no. 93 in the De Pass Large Volume sold in these Rooms, 22 February 1966, lot 40, and is an early study of Macbeth. It relates to another study for the head of Macbeth which was in the collection of Laurence Romney, the artist's great-nephew, and later that of Walter Brandt.

We are grateful to Alex Kidson for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.