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Catalog no. 0000716

MediumOil on Panel
Size12 x 16 Inches
SignedSigned LL: Luny
Date1823

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About the artist

Born in London, Luny became Francis Holman’s pupil and assistant, staying with him for many years. In a style and coloration which were much brighter and warmer than Holman’s, Luny found popular success with his portraits and narrative scenes, painting nearly 3000 paintings over the course of his life. In addition to painting, he served in the French Revolutionary wars as a purser in the royal navy serving under Captain George Tobin. With this accountant mind, the artist kept similar records of all works painted, including paintings’ titles, purchaser’s names and prices paid. Indomitable in…

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