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Drawing

ca.1850-1881 (made), Mid-19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour, pencil, and black chalk sketch on paper of a design with possible Islamic influences. The rough design depicts a bird resembling a peacock in indigo and rose surrounded by other sketches in pencil and watercolour swatches at the sides.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Watercolour, pencil, and black chalk on paper
Brief description
Design, watercolour, pencil, and black chalk, William Godwin, English, ca. 1850-1881.
Physical description
Watercolour, pencil, and black chalk sketch on paper of a design with possible Islamic influences. The rough design depicts a bird resembling a peacock in indigo and rose surrounded by other sketches in pencil and watercolour swatches at the sides.
Dimensions
  • Width: 23cm
  • Length: 29cm
Style
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Purchased, 1896
Object history
Purchased, 1896
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
741-1896

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
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