Lot Essay
Dighton first exhibited in London in 1759. His work includes theatrical and legal portraits as well as elaborate social satires.
Portrait of William Bradney Pershouse
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Robert Dighton (1752-1814)
Portrait of William Bradney Pershouse
signed and dated 'Dighton-1808' (lower right) and inscribed 'William Bradney Pershouse Esq. of Penn Hall 1808' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with white and gum arabic
19 x 16in. (48.2 x 40.6cm.)
Portrait of William Bradney Pershouse
signed and dated 'Dighton-1808' (lower right) and inscribed 'William Bradney Pershouse Esq. of Penn Hall 1808' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with white and gum arabic
19 x 16in. (48.2 x 40.6cm.)