It’s funny that we have deep discussions on this board about proper archival mediums, paints, substrates, etc., and this was found wrapped in bubble wrap! 😂
That would be the same family, @Desertsky. The Sitwells are a wealthy old aristocratic family. They are the types we often see in Sargent's society portraits. Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell were all very arty.
Thanks for posting that, @MichaelD. The drawing reminded me that there is a very large and very fine Tiepolo in the NGV in Melbourne, Australia. It's 3.5 X 2.6 meters. As a kid it used to fascinate me. Still does. That guy could draw!
It was in the Hermitage in Russia before the NGV bought it through the Felton Bequest. A great acquisition by the gallery.
@MichaelD, thanks for posting. That was very interesting looking up on Tiepilo and his interesting drawing. I found that the Smithsonian has another drawing of his with the same group of unusual characters and dancing dogs . Got to love the internet!
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I think this is the same Sitwell family which Sargent painted in 1900.
It was in the Hermitage in Russia before the NGV bought it through the Felton Bequest. A great acquisition by the gallery.
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