Attr. Charles Caton the Elder 1728-1798. British School 18th.Century. Pencil pen and ink caricature drawing depicting a perruquier, a wigmaker or barber at work on a rather disgruntled client. Executed on 18th.Century laid paper tipped at edges to acid free backing some cockling to sheet to no real detriment. 14.5 by 19.6 cms. Image.
Caton a founder member of the Royal Academy was well known for his humorous "character" sketches that caotured the fashion, social quirks and professions of the 18th.Century.
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