B. Byng, to Ozias Humphry, Old Bond Street

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/5/7

Title

B. Byng, to Ozias Humphry, Old Bond Street

Date

[1796]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

She wishes to tell him what to alter in the portrait of Mr. Byng, at his own desire. She lays out a detailed critique of the portrait. She thinks Humphry has made him resemble a "brown man". Mr. Byng has a placid look, in the portrait he appears angry.