George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770 Especiero Signed and dated 'February 7th

Signed and dated 'February 7th 1842

good old repair to upper left

7 by 10 inches

Leicestershire and he may have lived there

Baron von Fray

George Romney Figure Studies Circa.1770 Especiero Signed and dated 'February 7thGeorge Romney 1723 1802. 18th. Century British School. Pencil drawing on laid paper. A large sheet of figure studies with a further compositional study to the reverse. 41. 9 by 27. 7 cms. A study characterised by highly expressive, fluid lines that capture dynamic movement. Romney, although primarily known as a society portrait painter, would often use these quick preparatory sketches to explore dramatic themes from literature, theatre and mythology.