Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this drawing may be a study for Didadumene, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1885. Another study for this paintings was sold in these Rooms, 16 June 2015, lot 26.
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Study of a seated female nude, stretching out her arms (recto), with another study of a reclining female nude (verso)
Details
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S. (1826-1919)
Study of a seated female nude, stretching out her arms (recto), with another study of a reclining female nude (verso)
with studio stamp (L. 874, lower right)
black and white chalk on buff paper
10 ½ x 14 1/8 in. (26.5 x 36 in.)
Study of a seated female nude, stretching out her arms (recto), with another study of a reclining female nude (verso)
with studio stamp (L. 874, lower right)
black and white chalk on buff paper
10 ½ x 14 1/8 in. (26.5 x 36 in.)
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