Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William Mulready, 1786–1863, Irish
Title:
Self-Portrait of the Artist Reclining on a Gothic Couch Reading a Book
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 5/8 × 11 inches (21.9 × 27.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "D3949 / William Mulready RA 1786-1863 | Self-Portrait(?) 1827 | LGD"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.168
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
decorative arts | Gothic decorative arts | man | artist | books | sketchpads | portrait | self-portrait | portfolios (containers) | pillows | table | couch | waistcoat | shirt | hair | furniture
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
English Portrait Drawings & Miniatures (Yale Center for British Art, 1979-12-05 - 1980-02-17)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:18459