Attributed to Elias Martin, ARA

1739-1818

An Artist Sketching a Harpist

Ref: 1882

With indistinct collectors’ marks (l.r.)

Brush with sepia ink over touches of pencil, 22 by 24 cm

Provenance: the Sabin Galleries

 

This elegant rococo scene is typical of Martin’s work, much of which is better known through his decorative prints and many of which were both drawn and engraved by the artist.

 

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