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Design for interior elevation of a cabin decorated in a neo-classical style with torch and wreath motif on the panelling and with green pelmet and drapes at the portholes.

Drawing
Early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for interior elevation of a cabin decorated in a neo-classical style with torch and wreath motif on the panelling and with green pelmet and drapes at the portholes.


Object details

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Object type
TitleDesign for interior elevation of a cabin decorated in a neo-classical style with torch and wreath motif on the panelling and with green pelmet and drapes at the portholes. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil, ink and watercolour, heightened with Chinese white.
Brief description
Design (1 of 15) for the interiors of passenger ships or 'paquebots'. Design for interior elevation of a cabin decorated in a neo-classical style with torch and wreath motif on the panelling and with green pelmet and drapes at the portholes.
Physical description
Design for interior elevation of a cabin decorated in a neo-classical style with torch and wreath motif on the panelling and with green pelmet and drapes at the portholes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 247mm
  • Width: 329mm
  • Blue height: 288mm
  • Blue width: 374mm
Dimensions from catalogue: 24.7 x 33.1 cm
Style
Production typeDesign
Object history
The SS Massilia is known to have belonged to the Compagnie Sud-Atlantique, while the SS Timgad sailed under the flag of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (now the Compagnie Generale Maritime).
Production
Series Date: ca. 1900-1910
Collection
Accession number
E.1404-1989

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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