Seale 1169 J. Opie to J. Seale 22 Dec. 1789 Crucifixion picture.

Seale 1169 J. Opie to J. Seale 22 Dec. 1789 Crucifixion picture.
Seale Family Papers       1788-1790        18thC
Category Descriptions
Seale Family Papers:Correspondence to and from members of Seale family of Mount Boone, Hayne family and associates (transcripts) also other material related to Seale and Hayne families c.1650-1812. Property of Seale family, used with permission. Hayne family correspondence purchased by Ray Freeman, now property of Seale family, used with permission.
1788-1790:Correspondence.
DHRG No:101332
Format:Image File (.jpg)
Synopsis:
Crucifixion picture. Nothing done to picture since J.S. was in Town. Thought J.S. did not like it. Scenery could be brightened. J.O's friends appreciated it. J.S.'s critical friends. Serpent not seen in any good picture (of the Crucifixion) by old masters worth up to 3 or 4 thousand pounds or more. Ground level not shown in the picture, no place for a serpent unless flying in the air. Surprise at being recommended to a 2 pence print. He had intended finishing the picture by summer. Now very busy on Boydell's picture and other things. He should finish the Crucifixion picture in 6 weeks or 2 months.