George Arnald ARA, At the Theatre, Paris, 1818, Original Graphite Drawing

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An original c.1818 graphite drawing, george arnald ara, at the theatre, paris.a wonderful small sketch by george arnald ara (1763–1841) … Read more An original c.1818 graphite drawing, george arnald ara, at the theatre, paris.a wonderful small sketch by george arnald ara (1763–1841) showing a theatre interior in post-napoleonic paris, with figures treading the boards in the foreground.this is one of a set of five paris subjects we have for sale, likely executed on arnald's 1818 tour of france. The sketches have an energetic, illustrative quality—the views drawn from unusual vantage points, and featuring vigorous foliage and small blotted figures.in 1824 arnald published a series drawings from his french travels entitled 'picturesque scenery on the river meuse, from the city of leige to that of mézières', engraved by eminent artists such as samuel william reynolds, henry edward dawe and charles turner. The paper has been professionally laid down at the edges onto a backing paper support, with the verso visible, as shown. Provenance: william drummond (covent garden gallery, london). Christie's 7 december 2016.all artworks come with a certificate of authenticity and in some cases an accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: no. Inscribed: inscribed in pencil at the lower edge: 'theatre paris aug 14'. Inscribed on the verso of the drawing is: ‘père la chaise’ and ‘barriere d’aubray’. Inscribed on the backing paper lower right: 'g. Arnald ara'. Height: 10.5cm (4.1″) width: 10.5cm (4.1″) condition: there is some foxing to the paper, as shown. Presented: unframed. See less