Studies for 'Elijah in the Wilderness': Composition, Angel

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Drawing details

Title: Studies for 'Elijah in the Wilderness': Composition, Angel
Date: c.1877
Media: Black and white chalk on blue paper
Dimensions: 23.2 x 30.4 cm
Location: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
Picture credit: c Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool
Reference number: 6267

Interpretation

Inscribed on reverse, upper right "Leighton / D2849 / ú25" in pencil. Inscribed on reverse, centre "E72" encircled, in pencil. Inscribed on reverse, centre "74" encircled. Inscribed on old mount "Agnews No. 29774".

Description

 

Provenance

Probably collection of John V. Maby; collection of Mr. B. Sewell; by whom sold through Christie's (auctioneers) on 20 November 1964 (lot 13); from whom purchased by the Walker Art Gallery through P. & D. Colnaghi (art dealer) 

Exhibition history

• 1896, 'Designs and Sketches by the Late Lord Leighton', The Fine Art Society, London