drawing;
sketch-book
- Museum number
- 1948,0410.291-317
- Description
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Sketchbook half-bound in brown leather and marbled boards containing 27 leaves with sketches on the recto, verso or both sides, mainly figure studies and studies for miniatures; subjects also include cottages, sailing boats, a pumping mill, and topographical views. 1817-1831 (circa)
Graphite; one sketch touched with red chalk
- Production date
- 1817-1831
- Dimensions
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Height: 135 millimetres
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Width: 216 millimetres (covers)
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- The sketchbook appears to have been used from either end. The front fixed endpaper has not been given a registration number. See the Register for a list of individual sketches.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1948
- Acquisition notes
- This item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45. The British Museum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1948,0410.291-317