Neapolitan Fisher-Boy

Sitterback to top

• Unknown sitter. Sitter associated with 98 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Richard Westmacott (1799-1872), Sculptor; son of Sir Richard Westmacott. Artist associated with 13 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This image of a Neapolitan fisher-boy represents the British artist's fascination for scenes from everyday life in Italy. The backdrop of mountains and the expanse of water most likely locates the subject in the Bay of Naples. Signed 'RW' in the bottom left-hand corner, this watercolour drawing is possibly by the sculptor Richard Westmacott.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• British Artists in Rome: The John Partridge Sketchbook, 1823 - 27 (21 August 2010 - 27 March 2011)

Portrait setback to top

• Artists: drawings by John Partridge and others, 1825

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Around the world
• Baskets
• Children
• Hats and head-attire
• Religious imagery
• Water