By the end of the nineteenth century, John Russell had become a collectable name in Paris (albeit usually spelt with one l). There is no doubt that a major contributor to this was the presence of this pastel in the Louvre, which has been there since 1869.
Location, Louvre, Paris, France
Date: 1780-8
Medium: Pastel
You can find more details on Neil Jeffares’ website here.
