Lot Essay
The present picture is one of the series of autograph replicas of this celebrated image of the poet and champion of liberty (see R. Walker, Regency Portraits, London, 1985, I, pp. 80-81).
Details
Thomas Phillips, R.A. (1770-1845)
Portrait of George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron ( - ), half-length, in an embroidered yellow coat, white shirt and a black cloak
36 x 28in. (91.4 x 71.1cm.)
Portrait of George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron ( - ), half-length, in an embroidered yellow coat, white shirt and a black cloak
36 x 28in. (91.4 x 71.1cm.)
Provenance
The sitter's sister, the Hon. Mrs. Leigh, by whom presented to Sir George D'Aquila according to an inscription by the latter's grandchild attached to the stretcher.