Drawing
early 20th century (drawn)
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A pen and ink copy of a lithograph depicting the 'Tree of the Seven Deadly Sins'. In the centre is a tree-like form on the branches of which are figures engaging in immoral acts.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink drawing on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing by Ernest Tristram, copy of a lithograph published in 1859, showing a painting then on one of the walls of Bardwell Church in Suffolk, pen and ink on paper, Great Britain, 20th century |
| Physical description | A pen and ink copy of a lithograph depicting the 'Tree of the Seven Deadly Sins'. In the centre is a tree-like form on the branches of which are figures engaging in immoral acts. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'E W T' (Signed) |
| Object history | The lithograph this sketch is copied from was published in 1859 and depicts a painting that was then on one of the walls of Bardwell Church in Suffolk. The painting depicted the 'Tree of the Seven Deadly Sins.' |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
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| Accession number | E.711-1928 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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