Sketchbook

Maker George Romney (British, 1734-1802)

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Daten.d.

Mediumpencil, ink and wash

Dimensionsclosed: 4 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (11.4 × 18.4 cm.)

DescriptionA sketchbook containing drawings, draft letters, and instructions for making paints. 48 leaves. The majority of the drawings are in pencil, with some in pen and brown ink and brown wash. Contained in a marbled folding box with red gilt morocco label.

InscribedOn first page: From Mrs Romney's Sale, 1894. George Romney's Sketch Book. 13 Studies for Portraits of Ladies Equestrian groups.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number96.2.52