Mrs. William Man Godschall (Sarah Godschall, 1730–1795)
John Russell
1791 · Pastel on paper, laid down on canvas · European Paintings
Russell was England's leading pastellist in the later eighteenth century. He studied under Francois Cotes and from 1769 to 1806 exhibited annually at the Royal Academy, of which he was a member. This portrait and a companion piece showing the sitter's husband were executed to celebrate the couple's fortieth anniversary.
- Artist
- John Russell
- Date
- 1791
- Medium
- Pastel on paper, laid down on canvas
- Department
- European Paintings
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger, 1961
