Bethlehem from the Field of the Shepherds
Watercolour
ca. 1844 (painted)
ca. 1844 (painted)
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Watercolour drawing
Object details
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| Title | Bethlehem from the Field of the Shepherds (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink, brown and green-grey washes, with touches of gum |
| Brief description | Watercolour, `Bethlehem from the Field of the Shepherds', about 1844. Artist unknown |
| Physical description | Watercolour drawing |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed with title |
| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
| Object history | According to Rodney Searight: - `The first four [SD.1283:1-4] bt fr Alister Mathews, £36, other two [SD.1283:5-6] bt at Bonhams, March '78, £22'. |
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| Literary reference | Bible: Luke 2:8-10 (Shepherds) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | SD.1283:5 |
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| Record created | May 2, 2008 |
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