Robert Smirke R.A. Pencil Study A Young Woman Leaning On A Harp Circa.1800 tailor while William was intelligent but

while William was intelligent but overly serious

(The Roman Monarcy)

She died in 1847

Small edge damages and old central vertical fold

Original carved fruitwood frame

Robert Smirke R.A. Pencil Study A Young Woman Leaning On A Harp Circa.1800 tailor while William was intelligent butRobert Smirke, R. A. 1752 1845. British School Pencil drawing Circa. 1800. Study of a young woman leaning on a harp. 12. 5 by 15. 5 cms image. 16. 5 by 19. 5 cms overall framed. Provenance: Christies 18 07 2012. Lot 785. Smirke first trained as a coach painter before joining the Royal Academy Schools in 1772. He exhibited literary and historical paintings as well as producing illustrations. He was elected A. R. A. in 1792 and a full Academician in