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From other works by Sandby, the woman has been identified as Lady Frances Scott, an amateur artist of some repute. She is seen sketching a view with the help of a ‘Camera Obscura’.

The design of this optical device I believe, is that of a Storer ‘Royal Delineator’. https://t.co/B5TYyeC2FY

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2022-08-06

1780
CAMERA OBSCURA ‘IN’ ART
PAUL SANDBY (1731-1809)
Considered the ‘father of watercolour’, Sandby has depicted in his painting ‘Rosslyn Castle, Midlothian’ from ca.1780, a camera being used by a lady.

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2022-08-06

The River Severn at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1770 by Paul Sandby. A lovely throwback for

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2022-02-24

Design for a Church, Elevation of West Front. No date. British. Watercolor, pen and black ink and graphite on cream laid paper. Paul Sandby, artist (1731-1809). Collection of the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven.

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2021-12-08

There are many images that illustrate Wollstonecraft’s quote above quite beautifully, but I decided to go with Moonlight on the Blackwater in Ireland (not an exact title), a drawing by Paul Sandby (1730–1809). Another one of Sandby’s I almost used is Music by Moonlight.

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2021-09-12

Join us for our new series “Watercolor Wednesdays!” Our curatorial staff will provide hue with a fascinating perspective on works from the Center’s impressive collections. Learn about artist Paul Sandby, a leading exponent of “bodycolour” painting!

Read: https://t.co/Z4icPHN4gq

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2021-03-04



LONDON CRIES: "BLACK HEART CHERRIES..."
Paul Sandby, ca. 1759

from the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA.

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2021-01-06

Day 102: Cats 🐱 Spot the very alarmed kitty in Paul Sandby's "Three a Groat or Four for Sixpence" (1760)🐈

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2020-11-07

Delighted to announce that the National Museum Wales has acquired 21 striking 18th century Welsh landscapes by ‘father of British watercolour painting’ Paul Sandby, with the help of the team: https://t.co/mrVs1n0YL1

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2020-09-16

It's Can you spot the dog in this pen and ink and watercolour drawing from our collection, "Rare Mackrel, Three a Groat or Four for Sixpence" also known as "Woman Selling Fish" by Paul Sandby (1731–1809)?

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2020-08-26

"My soul is in the sky"

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 5 Scene 1


Image: Stormy Sea with Castle Ruin and Figures by Paul Sandby (1731 – 1809).

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2020-08-16

I love this chipper gal, she looks as though she’s got plenty to say! A Kitchen Scene by Paul Sandby. via the Royal Collection Trust.

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2020-08-06

Look at this alarmed feline from Paul Sandby's Three a Groat or Four for Sixpence (1760) for our 🐈

Fantastic theme 👏

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2020-06-12

Paul Sandby R.A, Samuel William Reynolds, https://t.co/1zxrwAOUHo (Palette: 🖌🎨

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2020-06-06

Paul Sandby, RA (British, 1730-1809)
Warwick Castle from the River Avon.
Watercolour.
Private collection.

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2019-11-11

Paul Sandby (1731-1809)

Windsor Castle from Datchet Lane on a rejoicing night, 1768.

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2019-10-17