'Sibyl'

Painting details

Title: 'Sibyl'
Date: c.18889
Media: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 150.0 x 86.0 cm
Location: Private Collection
Picture credit: Private Collection

Description

Study of a length of fabric draped over some scrolls for the painting 'Sibyl' (c.1889, private collection). This detail can be seen on the lower right hand corner of the painting next to the chair.

Provenance

Sold through Christies (auctioneers) on 19 June 1897 (lot 70); purchased by A. Tooth and Sons (art dealers); collection of W. C. Watson; private collection

Bibliography

• Ormond, LeonTe and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.124, 169 catalogue number 339

Exhibition history

• 1889, 'Royal Academy Summer Exhibition', The Royal Academy of Arts, London, catalogue number 25
• 04 January 1897 to 13 March 1897, 'Exhibition of Works be the Late Lord Leighton of Stretton President of the Royal Academy: Winter Exhibition', The Royal Academy of Arts, London, catalogue number 64

Reproductions

Photogravure by A. Tooth and Sons, 1897