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Frederick Henry Townsend
Frederick Henry Townsend (1868-1920) - 1903 Pen and Ink Drawing, Surprise Attack

1903

About the Item

A dynamic pen and ink drawing, showing a man swinging a punch at an unsuspecting opponent who is reaching for their sword, falling back in shock. The assailant's horse rears up in the foreground. The artist has signed and dated to the lower left corner and the drawing has been presented in a contemporary simple Hogarth style frame with pink mount and glazing. On laid.
  • Creator:
    Frederick Henry Townsend
  • Creation Year:
    1903
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.23 in (20.9 cm)Width: 10.71 in (27.2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a line of mount burn running along the lower edge. There is slight undulation to the paper at the upper left corner. The drawing has some areas of light foxing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: qt5621stDibs: LU881310214962
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