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Two monkeys and a wasp


c. 1747-1822 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait format drawing, depicting two monkeys and a wasp. The drawing is signed 'Sosen.'


Object details
Categories
Materials and techniques
Drawing, water-colour on paper
Brief description
'Two monkeys and a wasp.', watercolour by Mori Sosen, Japan, c. 1747-1882.
Physical description
Portrait format drawing, depicting two monkeys and a wasp. The drawing is signed 'Sosen.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 24in
  • Width: 14.25in
The dimensions are taken from: Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Marks and inscriptions
Sosen (Signed)
Credit line
Bequeathed by T. B. Clarke-Thornhill.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.2954-1934

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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