George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911)
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George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911)

Study of a standing draped female figure

Fermé13 December 2017

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George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911)
Study of a standing draped female figure
pencil and black chalk heightened with white on buff paper
12 ¼ x 5 7/8 in. (31.1 x 15 cm.), irregular

with Peter Nahum, London, May 1989, where purchased by the present owner.

Note du spécialiste

George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle was an aristocrat and politician who was a friend and patron of the Pre-Raphaelites. He commissioned work from Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris among others, and was painted by William Blake Richmond. He was also an accomplished artist in his own right, and his work is held at Tate Britain, York Art Gallery, and the National Portrait Gallery.