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LANSDOWNE COLLECTION.
night, and exhibited in its place in the dining-room. After
Sheridan’s death it fell into the hands of his solicitor, from
whom Lord Lansdowne purchased it for 600/. B.
162 Portrait of Lawrence Sterne—three-quarters, seated, lean-
ing on his hand. The most celebrated of all the portraits
of Sterne. Painted (I believe) for the Earl of Ossory, and
since in the possession of Lord Holland; after whose death,
it was purchased from his widow by Lord Lansdowne, at
the price of 500gs. This is the most astonishing head for
truth of character I ever beheld; I do not except Titian;
the character, to be sure, is different. The subtle, evan-
escent expression of satire round the lips—the shrewd sig-
nificance in the eye—the earnest, contemplative attitude
—all convey the strongest impression of the man, of his
peculiar genius, and peculiar humour. This picture was
first exhibited by Sir Joshua in 1768, on the occasion of
the King of Denmark’s visit to England. L. H.
Engraved by Fisher and others.
1 63 Head of a young Girl.—Most sweetly painted. The coun-
tenance and dress very high bred and elegant. L. H.
ROBERTS (David), R.A., living in 1843.
164 Interior of a church. B.
165 Interior of a church in ruins. B.
166 A View of the Alhambra, Grenada—many figures in the
foreground, and mountains in the distance. A very large
picture. It is very well painted, but has the painter’s cha-
racteristic fault—a certain flatness and tameness in the
general effect. B.
ROMNEY (George), b. 1734; d. 1785.
167 A Llead of Lady Hamilton—as a Bacchante. A slight,
but very animated and masterly sketch. B.
168 Lady Hamilton as a Gipsy.—Half length.
SEVERN (J.), now living, 1843.
169 A Maiden and a Warrior parting.—Figures half length,
life size. Painted with great power and feeling. L. H.
LANSDOWNE COLLECTION.
night, and exhibited in its place in the dining-room. After
Sheridan’s death it fell into the hands of his solicitor, from
whom Lord Lansdowne purchased it for 600/. B.
162 Portrait of Lawrence Sterne—three-quarters, seated, lean-
ing on his hand. The most celebrated of all the portraits
of Sterne. Painted (I believe) for the Earl of Ossory, and
since in the possession of Lord Holland; after whose death,
it was purchased from his widow by Lord Lansdowne, at
the price of 500gs. This is the most astonishing head for
truth of character I ever beheld; I do not except Titian;
the character, to be sure, is different. The subtle, evan-
escent expression of satire round the lips—the shrewd sig-
nificance in the eye—the earnest, contemplative attitude
—all convey the strongest impression of the man, of his
peculiar genius, and peculiar humour. This picture was
first exhibited by Sir Joshua in 1768, on the occasion of
the King of Denmark’s visit to England. L. H.
Engraved by Fisher and others.
1 63 Head of a young Girl.—Most sweetly painted. The coun-
tenance and dress very high bred and elegant. L. H.
ROBERTS (David), R.A., living in 1843.
164 Interior of a church. B.
165 Interior of a church in ruins. B.
166 A View of the Alhambra, Grenada—many figures in the
foreground, and mountains in the distance. A very large
picture. It is very well painted, but has the painter’s cha-
racteristic fault—a certain flatness and tameness in the
general effect. B.
ROMNEY (George), b. 1734; d. 1785.
167 A Llead of Lady Hamilton—as a Bacchante. A slight,
but very animated and masterly sketch. B.
168 Lady Hamilton as a Gipsy.—Half length.
SEVERN (J.), now living, 1843.
169 A Maiden and a Warrior parting.—Figures half length,
life size. Painted with great power and feeling. L. H.