A Brown Study.
Drawn & Engraved by Fred.k Ja.s Havell. [London Published Dec.r 8th 1829, for the Proprietor by J. Kendrick, 8 Sidney's Alley.] Mezzotint with etching. Sheet 145 x 175mm (5¾ x 7"). Trimmed, losing publication line. The interior of a garret studio, with the artist seated on a chair, staring into the fireplace. Behind him is an easel and maulstick, table with palette, paint brushes, paint box and small bottles; a guitar and music book lying on the floor. The room is filled with picture and sculpture. Frederick James Havell (1801-40) was the brother of landscape painter William Havell.
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