John Opie, R.A.

Property from the Collection of the late Cyril and Shirley Fry

John Opie, R.A.

Cornwall 1761 - 1807 London

Portrait of Thomas Girtin (1775-1802)

Black, red and white chalk;

signed lower right: J. Opie, inscribed on a label attached to the frame: J. Opie. R.A. Thomas Gir [tin]... / This is a rare and unique portrait of [the] / celebrated water colour artist. The / prerunner of the English School of water / colour artists. The only man whom the / Great Turner is said to have feared. / Girtin was born 1775 & died 1802. / Opie was born 1761 & died 1807. / [T]his drawing must have been done about / 1800 / It is a brilliant piece of work of / [?] precision and an excellent ..... 

231 by 183 mm