A Summer Night

Details

After Albert Joseph Moore
A Summer Night
photogravure, published by J. Debuiche, London, 1894
S. 18½ x 29in. (47 x 73.7cm.)

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Lot Essay

A Summer Night depicts four almost identical women in various stages of rest. Inspiration for the frieze-like composition is thought to come from the Portland Vase in the British Museum. The original painting is in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.

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