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Francis Wheatley, R.A. (1747-1801)
A river landscape with figures and cattle on a road
Details
Francis Wheatley, R.A. (1747-1801)
A river landscape with figures and cattle on a road
signed with initials and indistinctly dated 'F.W./17[80?]' (lower left)
oil on canvas
18 1/8 x 22¼ in. (46.1 x 56.5 cm.)
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Christie's Interest in Property Consigned for Auction.
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Lot Essay
Although traditionally described as a landscape near Donegal, on stylistic grounds the picture appears to post-date Wheatley's sojourn in Ireland, 1779-83.