Two Antique Pencil and Wash Sketches after Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sketches after Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) of two of his portraits. Because of the provenance (see below), it’s possible that these were done in Sir Joshua’s studio as a record of the portraits, and perhaps to show to prospective clients.

Provenance: Sold by Sir Joshua’s niece, Mary, Marchioness of Thormond, her sale at Christie’s, 26th April 1821