Lot Essay
This is a study for the left hand figure in his painting, Water Babies, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1900, no. 224.
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Study for 'Water Babies'
Details
Sir Edward John Poynter, P.R.A., R.W.S. (1836-1919)
Study for 'Water Babies'
with studio stamp (L. 874), (lower right)
pencil and black and white chalk, on grey paper
12¾ x 9½ in. (32.4 x 24.1 cm.)
Study for 'Water Babies'
with studio stamp (L. 874), (lower right)
pencil and black and white chalk, on grey paper
12¾ x 9½ in. (32.4 x 24.1 cm.)
Provenance
Sir John and Lady Witt (+); Sotheby's, London, 19 February 1987, lot 185.
Special Notice
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