A charming scene of men and women in various dress, perhaps a theater company costume fitting.

English School, 19th century (circle of Cruikshank)

A tailor fitting exotic and historical costumes.

c1860. Watercolor and pencil on cream wove J Whatman 1827 paper with a partial watermark, 7 x 10 1/8 inches (176 x 256 mm), the full sheet. The left sheet edge has significant wear; the result of its removal from a page in an album to which the sheet was tipped in. There is also a horizontal tear in the center left sheet edge which extends approximately one inch into the image, through the image of the figure with outstretched arms. Small corner losses at the the top right and left sheet, as well as a small (1/4 inch) at the lower left corner. Colors are extensive and saturated.

Item number: 1893

Price: $1,500.00

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