Thomas Ross A Sheet Of Figure Studies Circa.1730 Sailing He later served as Director

He later served as Director of the National Gallery from 1894-1904

Large 18th

Pencil and chalk drawing

and by the enormous scale on which he preferred to work

Thomas Ross A Sheet Of Figure Studies Circa.1730 Sailing He later served as DirectorThomas Ross (active Circa. 1730 1757). British School 18th. Century. A sheet of figure studies, pen and grey ink with monochrome wash over traces of pencil, on laid paper with partial Britannia watermark, sheet 18. 5 by 15 cms. 30. 5 by 26. 5 cms framed overall. According to an old inscription this work has traditionally been understood to be an original sheet of drawings by William Hogarth (1697 1764). Works by Ross are exceptionally rare. Ross was a