Shandy Hall was the home of the eccentric novelist Laurence Sterne who wrote the whole of 'A Sentimental Journey' there. This work is inscribed on the back in the artist's hand with the relevant passage from the novel.
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Title of artwork, date
The Beautiful Grisette, 1853
Date supported
1994
Medium and material
Oil on panel
Dimensions
22 x 17 cm
Grant
1500
Total cost
6000
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