Robert Smirke, (4) painting illustrations
Robert Smirke, (4) painting illustrations
Item Description:
Robert Smirke (British, 1752-1845), Illustrations for a play, (4) works incl. "Juliet's Nurse", "The Shrew Tamed", "The Winter's Tale", and "Falstaff in the linen basket", oil on board in grisaille, 5"l x 3.75"w (sight, each), velvet matting and framed
Condition:
Good, probable restoration, not examined out from frames
Provenance:
Ford Foundation collection, NY; Thomas Agnew and Sons, London - The Ford Foundation, established by Edsel and Henry Ford, is a world-leading private organization focused on human rights and welfare. The organization is also plays a philanthropic role in the arts, and established their own collection sourced from American and European dealers alike. For more information, please visit https://www.fordfoundation.org/about-us/
About The Artist:
Smirke, Robert