Lot 1: Henry Robert Morland (circa 1716-1797 London) A young woman shucking oysters by lamplight

A young woman shucking oysters by lamplight
oil on canvas
76.6 x 63.6cm (30 3/16 x 25 1/16in).

PROVENANCE:
In the present owner's family since the late 19th century

EXHIBITED:
Probably Free Society of Artists, London, An oister girl, 1769, no. 164

ENGRAVED:
Philip Dawe, mezzotint, published by Carrington Bowles, 1769

Philip Dawe trained under Henry Robert Morland and was most probably also related to him by marriage. The present painting, along with The Letter Woman, also engraved by Dawe, is said to depict Miss Morland.