Portrait of Master Lambton
Fine Arts
Inventory number
2018.12.10.3.FA.PA.C1827.FRDescription
Watercolour and gouache in grisaille on paper painting portrait of Charles William LAMBTON, born 16 January 1818, the eldest son of John LAMBTON, who was then a Member of Parliament for County Durham, and his second wife Louisa.The original oil on canvas portrait of seven year old boy was painted for the subject's father by Thomas LAWRENCE (English, 13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) in 1825. The painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1825, and later attracted much praise when it was exhibited in Paris in 1827. After that, Samuel COUSINS (English, 9 May 1801 – 7 May 1887) did a black and white print based on it.
Materials
Watercolor on paperGouache
Wood
Glass
Origin
circa 1827 FranceDimensions
Length : 35 cmHeight : 38.5 cm