Drawing
18th century (made)
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Drawing of two putti using compasses on each end of a slab, upon which stands a celestial globe; in the distance is a slight sketch of a ship.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil |
| Brief description | Drawing by Paul Sandby of two putti using compasses. Pencil drawing, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Drawing of two putti using compasses on each end of a slab, upon which stands a celestial globe; in the distance is a slight sketch of a ship. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs K. J. E. Boström |
| Object history | The ‘F’ mark is discussed by A. P. Oppé in Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle Oxford and London, 1947, p.20. This drawing is possibly from a sketch-book formerly in the Colonel W. Gravatt collection. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1963 . London: HMSO, 1964. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.776-1963 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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