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Anthony Leigh, by Unknown, 1850

Anthony Leigh

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Anthony Leigh is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a portrait of Anthony Leigh. It's a lithograph, which is a type of print made from stone. The fact that it was published in London in the 19th century is interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the city's printing history. You can learn more about this type of printmaking by looking into the technique: sfumato.

The story of this work

Overview

A lithograph from the mid-19th century portrays Anthony Leigh, published in London by an unknown maker and later part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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