Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Henry Kirke White

Description

Henry Kirke White (1785-1806) was an English poet and friend of Lord Byron. White en­rolled at St. John’s Col­lege, Cam­bridge, plan­ning to be­come a min­is­ter, but he fell ill and died be­fore gra­du­a­tion. Lord By­ron, wrote a la­ment to White in Eng­lish Bards and Scotch Re­view­ers. This poem is pasted to the reverse of the frame. Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Unsigned. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The frame is in vintage condition with marks, scuffs and small losses.

Size

11.5 x 9cm (4.5" x 3.5")
Framed Size: 24 x 21.5cm (9.4" x 8.5")