Johann Heinrich Füssli, Henry Fuseli, R.A. (Zurich 1741 - 1825 Putney Hill)
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Johann Heinrich Füssli, Henry Fuseli, R.A. (Zurich 1741 - 1825 Putney Hill)
inscribed ‘Q.E. Sept. 3. II.’ and with further extensive inscriptions
pencil, black chalk, pen and grey ink, heightened with touches of bodycolour (recto)
3 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (9.7 x 18.2 cm.); and with a subsidiary figure study in chalk (verso)
inscribed ‘Q.E. Sept. 3. II.’ and with further extensive inscriptions
pencil, black chalk, pen and grey ink, heightened with touches of bodycolour (recto)
3 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (9.7 x 18.2 cm.); and with a subsidiary figure study in chalk (verso)
Provenance
Dr. Robert Ammann.
B. Himmelheber (L. 4035) and by descent to the present owner.
B. Himmelheber (L. 4035) and by descent to the present owner.
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