John Downman A.R.A. Watercolour Portrait Of A Lady 1783 Modernism Old Auctioneers stencil to reverse

Old Auctioneers stencil to reverse of panel

Russian-French School

The preparatory drawing for the aquatint engraving by William Bond titled "Portrait of a Knight" illustration to Sir George Nayler's 'The Coronation of George IV' (London: 1824)

Some slight surface rubbing and time related marking to no real detriment

The work will be listed in her online catalogue of the Works of Frank Brangwyn

John Downman A.R.A. Watercolour Portrait Of A Lady 1783 Modernism Old Auctioneers stencil to reverseJohn Downman A. R. A 1750 1824 Watercolour, Chalk and Stump Drawing. Signed and dated lower left 1783. Portrait of a Lady. 16 by 20 cms. To mounted image. 31. 1 by 34. 9 cms. Overall in frame. Some age discoloration as to be expected with Downman, his technique often means that there is some fragility to his surviving works. The frame is original the reverse bears the trade label of Parr Printseller & Frame Maker Pall Mall.