The Duel between Sir Toby and Sebastian (from William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Act IV, sc.i)
George Clint, ARA (London 1770 - Kensington 1854)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1832 - 1833 ( exh at RA)
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
468 x 708 mm
Place of origin
England
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Petworth House and Park, West Sussex
NT 485057
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, The Duel between Sir Toby and Sebastian (from William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Act IV, sc.i) by George Clint ARA (London 1770 – Kensington 1854). The scene shows Sir Toby and Sebastian duelling, and in the centre Olivia is trying to part them. Behind Sir Toby on the far left is Sir Andrew Aguecheek, behind Sebastian is Fabian. There is a terrace in the foreground, with buildings on the right background.
Provenance
In the collection of the 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837) by 1835. By descent to the current Lord Egremont. On loan from the Egremont Private Collection
Credit line
Petworth, The Egremont Collection
Marks and inscriptions
144 (front, bottom right corner)
Makers and roles
George Clint, ARA (London 1770 - Kensington 1854), artist