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A study of a man holding a spar with his right leg on a canon

Drawing
ca. 1770-80 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black chalk drawing depicting a study of a man holding a spar with his right leg on a canon, possibly a sketch for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA study of a man holding a spar with his right leg on a canon (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Black chalk drawing on blue-grey paper
Brief description
Black chalk drawing by John Singleton Copley depicting a study of a man holding a spar with his right leg on a canon, possibly a sketch for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'. Great Britain, ca. 1770-80.
Physical description
Black chalk drawing depicting a study of a man holding a spar with his right leg on a canon, possibly a sketch for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14in
  • Width: 8.25in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
D.1797-1898

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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