Attrib. Daniel Maclise RA Tree Branch Arch Design

An original early 19th-century graphite drawing, Attrib. Daniel Maclise, Tree Branch Arch Design.

A fine miniature sketch attributed to the artist Daniel Maclise RA (1806–1870). This is one of a pair of miniature sketches attributed to Maclise that we have for sale, with the provenance: William Drummond (Covent Garden Gallery, London).

In the present sketch, the decorative arched composition resembles others by Maclise, such as a frontispiece design for The Chimes by Charles Dickens (V&A accession no. F.75), and other book frontispiece designs (see Royal Academy Collection).

Daniel Maclise RA (1806–1870) was born in Cork, Ireland, into humble beginnings, but was determined to make a living as an artist. He moved to London in 1827 and exhibited for the first time at the Royal Academy in 1829. He went on to become a full member of the Academy in 1840. Painting historical and literary subjects, he also designed illustrations for several works by Dickens. in 1846 he was commissioned to paint murals in the House of Lords on such subjects as Justice and Chivalry. In 1858, Maclise commenced one of the two great monumental works of his life on the walls of Westminster Palace.

Provenance: William Drummond (Covent Garden Gallery, London).

Please note the small size of this artwork. One of a pair that we have for sale (see JZ-320).