William Moore (1790-1851) - 1829 Graphite Drawing Portrait of Robert Flower

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SKU:
sv527
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Description

A meticulously detailed portrait study of a well-dressed gentleman. An inscription on the mount that previously held the work identified the sitter as Robert Flower. This piece was acquired as part of a pair; the accompanying work depicts his wife Sarah and is also listed (SV526). Well presented in a gilt frame. Signed and dated to the lower right. On paper.

Condition

Overall the condition is good for a picture of this age. Slight discolouration to the paper around the edges and light foxing. Light wear to the frame.

Size

18 x 16cm (7.1" x 6.3")
Framed Size: 36.5 x 33cm (14.4" x 13.0")

Artist Biography

William Moore (1790-1851) was a portrait painter born in Birmingham. After working as a commercial designer, he turned his hand to portrait-painting. In this line he achieved some success and some repute in London. Eventually he settled at York, where he was also successful. He married twice, firstly to Martha Jackson and then to Sarah Collingham, and had fourteen children, several of whom also went on to be artists.

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SKU sv527
Frame Colour gold
Artist William Moore (1790-1851)
Date 1829
Dimensions 18.0 x 16.0cm
Medium Graphite
Style Realism
Subject Portrait
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