Objectnummer
96/64
Titel
Clearing with scythe for the Reaper,
Vervaardiger
Beschrijving
An unsigned ink drawing by Thomas Hennell (1903–45) entitled 'Clearing with scythe for the Reaper'. It shows one man using a scythe and another tying a sheaf. It probably dates from the late 1930s. It was purchased from the artist's sister.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 drawing: ink on paper; fair condition
Archiefgeschiedenis
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: Ink Drawing // Accession number: 96/64 // … // Recorder: RB // Date: 22–4–96 // Description: Ink drawing by Thomas Hennell (1903–45) // Beneath written in pencil by the artist is the title ‘Clearing with scythe for the Reaper.’ // Two parts of the top part of the picture have been altered by having pieces stuck over. // Picture shows one man using a scythe, another trying a sheaf. // Unsigned. Undated but probably late 1930s // Dimensions: 47.3 cm x 31.6 cm // Associated information: Picture was intended as a book illustration. On the reverse are instructions to the printer. // Purchased … from the artist’s sister, Miss Elizabeth Hennell via Mr M. MacLeod. // References: MacLeod, M. Thomas Hennell, Cambridge University Press, 1988 // Rothenstein, J. Modern English Painters: Hennell to Hockney, vol 3, 1984.’
Datum
1930-01-01 - 1939-12-31
Vervaardiging periode
1930s
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