Benjamin Haydon Signed (1 results)

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by Artist Benjamin Haydon. Dated 1823. A letter relating to a delayed payment. Benjamin Robert Haydon 1786-1846 was a British painter who specialised in grand historical pictures, although he also painted a few contemporary subjects and portraits. His commercial success was damaged by his often-tactless dealings with patrons, and by the enormous scale on which he preferred to work. He was troubled by financial problems throughout his life, which led to several periods of imprisonment for debt. He died by suicide in 1846. He gave lectures on art and kept extensive diaries that were published after his death. Size is 225mm x 185mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. Small repair to edge. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18813. Signed by Author(s).