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, English, 1769-1850
Title
Robert Crone (c.1718-1779), Irish Artist
Datec.1781
MediumBlack chalk with white highlights on blue-grey paper
Dimensions
48 x 35.5 cm
Credit LinePurchased, 1983
Object numberNGI.19187
InscriptionOn verso: **Drawn by R.L. West, at 12 years of age.
ProvenanceBenjamin West, the Artist's father; by descent, Artist himself; bequeathed to his daughter, Maria West; given or bequeathed to her husband Mr T. G. Margary; by descent to his great grandson, Mr Harry Margarey; purchased, Sotheby's, 7 July 1983, lot 3 (with NGI.19187-NGI.19190) Exhibition HistoryAcquisitions 1982-83, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1983