An Original Hand Written And Signed Letter By Irish Artist George William Joy Mentioning His Famous Picture Of General Gordon During The Siege Of Khartoum. George William Joy Signed

An Original Hand Written and Signed Letter by Irish Artist George William Joy Mentioning His Famous Picture of General Gordon During the Siege of Khartoum. Dated 1900. Autograph letter, January 1900, to a gentleman about Joy’s painting, The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum. ‘The price of a vellum artist’s proof is five guineas and – should you care to possess one – I shall be very proud to choose a good copy for you and sign and send it to you carriage paid.’ George William Joy (1844–1925), Irish painter based in London. Joy's paintings covered a variety of themes from strictly historical to religious and allegorical. He also painted portraits. He was perhaps best known for his depiction of heroism in a painting entitled The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885 (1893; Leeds City Museum). Picturing a final moment in the very recent British history of the Siege of Khartoum, Gordon is pictured bravely facing his fate in the Governor-General's Palace, Khartoum, standing above the followers of the invading Mahdi army moments before being struck down by a spear. Size of letter is 180mm x 114mm. Folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17737