Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

Formerly attributed to Andrew Geddes, 1783–1844, British

Formerly attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, 1727–1788, British

Title:

Study for the Portrait of William Inglis

Date:

ca. 1787

Materials & Techniques:

Black chalk, red chalk, white gouache, and brown gouache on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 10 1/2 × 7 1/2 inches (26.7 × 19.1 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, center right: "D 2580"

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.9728

Classification:

Drawings & Watercolors

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Subject Terms:

portrait

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:9152