Object number
96/60
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Description
An untitled ink drawing by Thomas Hennell (1903–45). It depicts male and female farm workers resting by the side of a field in late autumn or early spring. It dates from the 1930s. It was purchased from the artist's sister.
Physical description
1 drawing: black ink on paper; unmounted and unframed; fair condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: Ink Drawing // Accession number: 96/60 // … // Recorder: RB // Date: 22–4–96 // Description: Ink drawing showing a group of farm workers sitting down by the side of a field having a break. // At least twelve figures are depicted, some at least are women. From the clothing, it is clear that the season is late autumn or early spring. // By Thomas Hennell (1903–45). // Unsigned and undated, but probably late 1930s. // Dimensions: 50.6 x 31.3 cm // Associated information: Purchased … from the artist’s sister, Miss Elizabeth Hennell via Mr M. MacLeod. // References: MacLeod, M. Thomas Hennell, Cambridge University Press, 1988'
Production date
1930-01-01 - 1939-12-31
Production period
1930s
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