Lot 236: SAMUEL WALE D.1786

MATERIAL/MEDIUM
pen and grey ink and grey wash with touches of red chalk on laid paper

15 by 9.5 cm., 6 by 3 3/4 in.

VARIOUS PROPERTIES

Samuel Wale was born in Yarmouth and trained as a silver engraver. He was also a prolific book illustrator who contributed to various publications on the history of England. Wale studied under Hayman at St.Martin's Lane Academy and later assisted John Gwynn in making architectural drawings. He exhibited his works at the Society of Artists from 1760 to 1767 and was a Foundation Member of the Royal Academy, exhibiting there from 1769 to 1778