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George Romney
1734-1802
Studies of Members of the Perryn Family. Verso: Two studies of Lady Perryn
Pen and brown ink on paper; verso: pen and brown ink.
7 7/8 x 6 3/16 inches (198 x 157 mm)
Purchased on the E.J. Rousuck Fund.
1990.19
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Watermark: PO encircled (frag.)

Inscription: 

Inscribed at lower right, "Perr...Family"; on verso, "Lady Perr...1372".

Provenance: 
George Romney's studio (studio stamp no. 828 on recto, no. 829 on verso); possibly Miss Romney; sale, London, Christie's, 24 May 1894, in lots 121-37; Helen Seiferheld, New York; Norbert L.H. Roesler; sale, New York, Christie's, 31 May 1990, lot 134, repr.
Associated names: 

Romney, Miss, former owner.
Roesler, Norbert L. H., former owner.

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Romney, George
School: 
British
Century: 
18th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints