Two studies of a seated women: A) Study of a seated woman, observed from her left side B) Study of a seated woman, her right arm raised, George Romney

George Romney
Dalton 1734 - 1802 Kendal
Two studies of a seated women:
A) Study of a seated woman, observed from her left side
B) Study of a seated woman, her right arm raised

A) Pen and brown ink B) over traces of black chalk
A) 317 by 244 mm; 12½ by 9⅝ in.
B) 305 by 255 mm; 12 by 10 in.
(2)

Condition Report:
A) There is toning to the sheet and a narrow band of discoloration to the right edge. There is scattered staining and minor foxing to the sheet. The penwork has sunk in the areas where it has been most densely applied but the overall image remains strong. Sold in an elaborate giltwood frame. B) Hinged to a modern mount. The upper left corner is made up. There is some scattered foxing and surface dirt to the sheet. The penwork remains fresh with the overall image strong. Sold in a giltwood frame.