Portrait of a gentleman, possibly Captain John Deffell (1742-1806), half-length, in a blue coat and white cravat
Details
John Russell, R.A. (Guildford 1745-1806 Hull)
Portrait of a gentleman, possibly Captain John Deffell (1742-1806), half-length, in a blue coat and white cravat
signed and dated 'Russell R.A. pt./ 1789' (centre left)
pastel
23 3/8 x 17 ¼ in. (59.4 x 43.8 cm.), oval
in the original carved and gilded frame
Provenance
Georgina, Lady Pollock, and by descent to the present owner.
Literature
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of pastellists, online edition.
Lot Essay
We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.
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