Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Marcellus Laroon the Younger, 1679–1772, British
Title:
Two Children and a dog, called Marcellus and John Laroon
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 9/16 x 7 1/2in. (24.3 x 19.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and black ink, upper center: "Design for ye Picture"; in graphite upper right, encircled: "2"; in pen and black ink traced over graphite, lower center: "Marcellus, and John Lauroon or Laroon sons of Old Lauron or Laroon"; inscribed on verso: "sketch for a picture | No. 2"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5686
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
figure study | children | genre subject | Bow and arrow | dog (animal)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
English Portrait Drawings & Miniatures (Yale Center for British Art, 1979-12-05 - 1980-02-17)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:6111