John Downman A.R.A Watercolour Portrait The Honourable Diana Walpole Née Grosset Circa.1784 Religious Art He was appointed the first

He was appointed the first Slade Professor in 1871

Pen and ink study of a seated lady

Pen ink and watercolour drawing with ruled black chalk border

Soft horizontal central fold and some slight cockling to the sheet

A fine rich proof impression on textured Japan paper

John Downman A.R.A Watercolour Portrait The Honourable Diana Walpole Née Grosset Circa.1784 Religious Art He was appointed the firstJohn Downman A. R. A 1750 1824 Watercolour, Chalk and Stump Drawing. Portrait of The Honourable Diana Walpole Ne Grosset. 16 by 20 cms. To mounted image. 31. 1 by 34. 9 cms. Overall in frame. Some age discoloration as to be expected with Downman, his technique often means that there is some fragility to his surviving works. The frame is original, this has some damage and repair. Diana Walpole, ne Grosset, was married to Robert Walpole, nephew of