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The Shepherd's Lyre the Virgin Lay

WESTALL, Richard

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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 17263

Creation/Production

WESTALL, Richard

Apprenticed to heraldic engraver; studied at RA schools; lived with Lawrence; ARA 1792; RA 1794; watercolourist and illustrater, employed by Boydell to illustrate Milton, and for Shakespeare Gallery; taught Queen Victoria as a child.

Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 30.3

Width (cm): 25.3

Material

Sepia

Pink wash

Pencil

Card

Location

In store

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