Three Women in Conversation beside a Croquet Field (recto); Studies of a Ballet Dancer, a Woman's Profile, and a Seated Woman

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Three Women in Conversation beside a Croquet Field (recto); Studies of a Ballet Dancer, a Woman's Profile, and a Seated Woman (verso), ca. 1865, Graphite, sheet: 6 7/8 x 10 in. ( x cm), Drawings, Louisa Starr Canziani (British, London 1845–1909 London), The costumes shown on this sheet suggest the drawing was made around 1865, and an inscription on the verso identifies the artist as Louis Starr. A pioneer in her profession, she won a place at the Royal Academy Schools at sixteen by submitting drawings signed 'L

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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