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Design

Artist/Maker

Watercolour design for a mural or wall painting depicting Roman life in Britain. Framed in a composite gilded frame


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
watercolour on paper. Gilded wood and plaster frame with glass
Brief description
Design for a mural, 'Romans in Britain' by John Hungerford Pollen. Framed
Physical description
Watercolour design for a mural or wall painting depicting Roman life in Britain. Framed in a composite gilded frame
Dimensions
  • Approximate height: 32cm
  • Approximately width: 45cm
  • Frame height: 47cm
  • Frame width: 62cm
Watercolour is framed so couldn't be measured accurately
Marks and inscriptions
'[unreadable] Pollen from Margaret [unreadable] / Romans in Britain / Design for a wall painting / John Hungerford Pollen / 11 Pembridge Crescent' (Label; On the back of the frame; writing; pen and ink)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Lucy Jebb.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.952-2000

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Record createdDecember 20, 2001
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