John Nixon Ca.1750-1818. British School 18th.Century. Watercolour drawing. Study of a Lady Possibly Mrs G Nixon, The Artist's Sister in law, seated holding a very disgruntled cat. Signed with initials and dated 1788 lower right. 12 by 15.5 cms image. 25.5 by 30.5 cms framed overall. Provenance: with Chris Beetles London, label verso with further provenance to 'The Governor and Directors of the French Hospital of La Providence' Christies lot 28 on 6/11/73.
John Nixon was an amateur artist best known for his humorous sketches. He was a wealthy merchant, and recorded the characters and streetscapes he encountered on his travels.
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