Image of Gallery in South Kensington
Request to view at the Prints & Drawings Study Room, level H , Case WD, Shelf 210

The Smugglers

Watercolour
ca. 1920s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour depicting horses carrying contraband in carts, moving up a track on the coast flanked by men and a dog, with a moonlit sea view in the background. Signed by the artist.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Smugglers (assigned by artist)
  • Contraband (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Watercolour entitled 'The Smugglers' by William Barnes Wollen, R.I. Great Britain, ca. 1920s.
Physical description
Watercolour depicting horses carrying contraband in carts, moving up a track on the coast flanked by men and a dog, with a moonlit sea view in the background. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.4cm
  • Width: 45.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
W.B. Wollen (Signed lower left)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.8-1972

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJuly 12, 2011
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest