Collection of Seven Animal Drawings

19th century

Sold by Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Description

Attributed to John Macallan Swan RA 1847-1910. Swan studied at several art schools before attending London’s Royal Academy from 1872, he subsequently trained in Paris and also became a successful sculptor. Animal studies where a passion from childhood, especially big cats, and it is where he distinguished himself. He became a full academic of the RA in 1905. These seven animal studies are a mixture of ink, chalk and pastel on paper and are all housed in various different antique frames. The largest drawing is 25 x 23, the smallest 9x15 cm exclusive of frames. Late 19th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA806384

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Description

Attributed to John Macallan Swan RA 1847-1910.

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Swan studied at several art schools before attending London’s Royal Academy from 1872, he subsequently trained in Paris and also became a successful sculptor.

Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Animal studies where a passion from childhood, especially big cats, and it is where he distinguished himself. He became a full academic of the RA in 1905. These seven animal studies are a mixture of ink, chalk and pastel on paper and are all housed in various different antique frames. The largest drawing is 25 x 23, the smallest 9x15 cm exclusive of frames. Late 19th century.