Mrs. Downman, sister-in-law of the artist, 1776, Black chalk and wash, sheet: 9 3/4 x 7 11/16 in. (24.7 x 19.6 cm), Drawings, John Downman (British, Ruabon, Wales 1750–1824 Wrexham, Wales), Downman made this drawing shortly after he returned to England from two years in Italy. Graphite and chalks are used to describe Jane, wife of his elder brother Francis. The limited palette, and pose, convey calm restraint, with greatest attention given to the face and broader strokes applied to describe gown and cap
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Mrs, Downman, sister, law, artist, 1776, Black chalk, wash, sheet, 9 3/4 x 7 11/16, 24.7 19.6 cm, Drawings, John Downman, British, Ruabon, Wales, 1750–1824, Wrexham, drawing shortly, returned, England, two years, Italy, Graphite, chalks, describe Jane, wife, elder brother Francis, limited palette, pose, convey calm, restraint, greatest attention, given, face, broader strokes, applied, gown, cap
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