Georgian Silkwork, Lear & Cordelia….
A good Georgian period silkwork picture made using many different stitches to great effect; applied to a silk support finely painted with a background and the character’s flesh. The scene identified to the reverse as ‚’King Lear, Act V Scene III and a short transcription of Shakespeare’s verses; the composition after Thomas Stothard (1755-1834).
A later label states that this work was ‚’bought at the sale of the late Mrs. Crowley. Billesley Hall, Warwickshire, (Nr. Alcester) Oct. 30. 1890.
In fine and ‚’untouched’ condition; within the original carved and gilt gesso frame.
English circa 1800.
dia:14.25 inches
Item code: 5420
£725
