Catalogue of the Ehrich Galleries collection of valuable paintings : by the masters of the classic Italian, Dutch, Flemish, English, Spanish, and French schools . i inches. RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN. JOHN OPIE1761-1807 Catalogue No. 25 25 JOHN OPIE English School1761-1807 Opie came to London when he was nineteen, where he wasknown as the Cornish wonder. He painted historical pictures,rural subjects, and portraits, winning success in all three branchesof art. In 1806 he was elected Professor of Painting of theRoyal Academy. His portraits of men are distinguished byidentity and truth. They frequ
Catalogue of the Ehrich Galleries collection of valuable paintings : by the masters of the classic Italian, Dutch, Flemish, English, Spanish, and French schools . i inches. RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN. JOHN OPIE1761-1807 Catalogue No. 25 25 JOHN OPIE English School1761-1807 Opie came to London when he was nineteen, where he wasknown as the Cornish wonder. He painted historical pictures,rural subjects, and portraits, winning success in all three branchesof art. In 1806 he was elected Professor of Painting of theRoyal Academy. His portraits of men are distinguished byidentity and truth. They frequently show a strong influence ofSir Joshua Reynolds. RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Alert penetrating look from a face that seems full of enjoy-ment of all pleasures. Gray wig and dark blue coat. Goodmodelling of cheeks and lips. The famous dramatist holds a quillin his right hand and seems to be reflecting on the next thing hewill write. On canvas; height, 30 inches; width, 25 inches. 26 FRANS FRANCKEN Flemish School1581-1642 Francken, son of Frans Francken, the elder, came from anextended family of artists. Born at Antwerp, he visited Italyearly in life, and especially studied the works of the g
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