shown half actual size

A young boy by George Engleheart, watercolor on paper, circa 1800.

This is a strong example of this important artist's rare work in watercolor.

Set in an oval giltwood frame, the mat with "G. Engelsheart" [sic] within a placard. Agnew & Son label with extensive description on the reverse.

5 7/8 inches (14.8 cm) high. Frame: 11 5/8 inches high.

George Engleheart (1750/5-1829) assuredly deserves is place as one of the greatest of the British miniaturists, and certainly the most productive. Trained in the Royal Academy Schools and by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Engleheart had a long and prolific career, leaving an account book documenting over 4800 miniatures. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1773-1822. Engleheart's works may be seen in virtually every major museum collection.

Provenance:

Agnew & Son, no. H217.

Exhibited:

Les Maitres Anglais, Paris, 1919, no. 96
Les Enfants Anglais, Paris, 1927.