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The Field of Clover

Illustration
1898 (printed and published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wood engraving. Semi naked figure crouched by statue of cupid, amongst rose bushes next to a building. Sheep can be seen in the field beyond. Inscribed with title etc. Interlaced border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Field of Clover (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Wood engraving
Brief description
Title page. One of six illustrations by Clemence Housman (1861-1955) to 'The Field of Clover' by Laurence Housman, published by Kegan Paul & Co., London, 1898, after drawings by the author.
Physical description
Wood engraving. Semi naked figure crouched by statue of cupid, amongst rose bushes next to a building. Sheep can be seen in the field beyond. Inscribed with title etc. Interlaced border.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 174mm
  • Image width: 114mm
  • Sheet height: 275mm
  • Sheet width: 192mm
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1951 London: HMSO, 1962: 6.875 x 4.5 inches
Marks and inscriptions
  • THE FIELD / OF CLOVER
  • By Laurence / Housman / London: Kegan Paul / Trench Trübner & Co / 1898
  • Engraved by / Clemence Housman
  • Be kindly to the weary drover / & pipe the sheep into the clover
Credit line
Given by the Artist
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1951 London: HMSO, 1962.
Collection
Accession number
E.634-1951

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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