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Study of a Woodman (© Gainsborough's House)
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© Gainsborough's House

Study of a Woodman

Artist: Thomas Gainsborough (1727 - 1788)

Location: Gainsborough's House

Date: 1787

Materials: black and white chalk on buff paper

Dimensions: 43 x 31 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £17,545 (Total: £81,987)

Vendor: Christie's

Review number: 4694 (1999)

Provenance:
The artist's sale circa 1799, 6 drawings of woodman (unconfirmed); Thomas Winstanley; George Fardo; Anon sale circa 1970; Mrs Albert Broccoli.

Description:
Side view of a man sitting (on a rock?) wearing a coat with his hat in hands.

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