Studies of original portraits

John Downman (1750 - 1824)

Fitzwilliam Museum

1777 - 1780

First studies of original portraits painted in oil on copper of distinguished persons, many of the University of Cambridge, with notes on the sitter. The 100 drawings are part of a larger collection arranged in four series. These are the second series arranged in five volumes now mounted.

• Medium: charcoal
• Dimensions: 23 x 19 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £350 ( Total: £350)
• ArtFunded in: 1936

Provenance

N Grenville, Lady Longmore

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