The Rev. William Atkinson, Wearing a Broad-Brimmed Hat, George Romney, ca. 1760–62
The Rev. William Atkinson, Wearing a Broad-Brimmed Hat, ca. 1760–62, Graphite, Sheet: 6 x 7 1/4 in. ( x cm), Drawings, George Romney (British, Beckside, Lancashire 1734–1802 Kendal, Cumbria), When Romney lived in Westmoreland between 1757 and 1762 the Reverend William Atkinson (1724–1764), was curate of Selside, north of Kendal. In addition to making this lively graphite portrait, the artist painted the cleric in oils, and the informality of the present sheet suggests that the two were friends
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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