Lot 531 , Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) French prisoners under escort to York Castle for forfeiting their parole 10.5 x 16in. Provenance: Chris

Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
pencil, pen, ink and watercolour
'French prisoners under escort to York Castle for forfeiting their parole'
signed and dated 1799
10.5 x 16in. Provenance: Christie's London 8th April 1988 Lot 17
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Ink and watercolour on paper which is slightly irregularly cropped particularly at the top, colours no doubt somewhat faded but still retaining fair strength of differentiation, signed and dated lower right, housed in a washline mount and gilt frame, 1998 Christie's label verso.


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Sold for £3,200