Item 3: [Sketchbook], Sydney, September 24, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
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Item 3: [Sketchbook], Sydney, September 24, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Item 3: [Sketchbook], Sydney, September 24, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
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Full title
Date
September 24, 1841-[ca. 1857]
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 3
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
1 sketchbook (19 drawings) - 23 x 28 cm. - pencil, ink wash
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Item
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Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Creator died before 1955
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Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1 sketchbook of 19 pencil drawings on 15 sheets with marbled paper covers and original binding. Signed and dated on inside front cover, September 24, 1841.
Composed of English scenes of landscapes, anatomical studies, horses, and copies of paintings.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Item 3: [Sketchbook], Sydney, September 24, 1841-[ca. 1857] / by Peter MacPherson
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
Several drawings are inscribed with 'PMP'.
Label of art supplier: 'Reeves & Sons, No. 150 Cheapside, London' on inside front cover.
Date note
Peter MacPherson was in England between 1845 and 1857. The drawings in England were probably done at this time.
Description source
Inside front cover: 'Peter MacPherson, 24 September 1841, Sydney'.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXA 7187/Item 3
Record Identifier
9ALZNm8Y
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9ALZNm8Y
Other Identifiers
Reference code
9627628
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