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Watercolour Drawing

Artist/Maker
Sutton, C. (artist)

Watercolour portrait drawing of a 'Blackamoor' with sword by C. Sutton.

Object details

Categories
Drawings
Entertainment & Leisure
Object type
Watercolour drawing
Materials and techniques
pencil and watercolour on paper
Paper
Pencil
Watercolour
Drawing (Image-Making)
Painting
Brief description
Watercolour portrait drawing of a 'Blackamoor' with sword by C. Sutton.
Physical description
Watercolour drawing, full length portrait of a 'Blackamoor' wielding sword by C. Sutton.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25cm
  • Width: 20.8cm
Object history
NB. While the term 'blackamoor' has been used in this record, it has since fallen from usage and is now considered offensive. The term is repeated in this record in its original historical context.
Subject depicted
Clown
Summary
Watercolour portrait drawing of a 'Blackamoor' with sword by C. Sutton.
Associated objects
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.1122-1983

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Record createdFebruary 17, 2010
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1155009/watercolour-drawing-sutton-c/
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