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The months (wanting June and October)

Drawing
1860, 1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Original designs for the decoration of a ceiling at an abbey.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe months (wanting June and October) (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Ink drawings.
Brief description
Design, original drawing for the decoration of the ceiling at Waltham Abbey by Edward John Poynter. 1880. The months (waiting June and October). 1 of 10 sheets.
Physical description
Original designs for the decoration of a ceiling at an abbey.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
  • Width: 8 7/8in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
Marks and inscriptions
Signed E J P 1860 (monogr.) (E. 5245 with artist's stap undated. E. 5240 has another study in chalk on the back.) (Inscription from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921
Collection
Accession number
E.5241-1919

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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