George Ormerod, the Historian of Cheshire (1785 - 1873)
Summary
Portrait of George Ormerod (1785-1873), the historian of Cheshire. He is seated, and faces left, but he is looking forward. He has a large book in his left hand. His face is detailed, while the rest of the image looks like a sketch and unfinished. Two large volumes rest beside him on a table - the uppermost being 'CHESH. MSS'. His face has a pink bloom, his hair is finely painted and his linen is touched with white gouache, but the rest is in pencil shading.
Object Name
George Ormerod, the Historian of Cheshire (1785 - 1873)
Creators Name
Date Created
c.1818
Dimensions
support: 26.7cm x 22.8cm
mount: 47cm x 39.2cm
accession number
1981.199
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Support
paper
Medium
ink
pencil
watercolour
gouache
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