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Title

[Sloop]

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Item (linked) part of

Art Album of Mary Louisa Lambton (1837-1839) (R977-18-8-E)

Date(s)

[July] 1839

Place of creation

England

Extent

1 drawing: pencil on blue wove paper; 15.6x15.8 cm (image); 26x36 cm (folio)

Language of material

English

Scope and content

A marine scene depicting a fore and aft rigged vessel with a single mast and a bowsprit approaching a landmass in the distance at the right of the work. The vessel is manned by three figures. Two other masted vessels can be seen at the horizon.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)

99: Closed pending processing

Volume
16

99: Closed pending processing

Archival reference no.

R977-113-2-E

Terms of use

Credit: Library and Archives Canada, James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and family fonds (R977). Copyright: expired/périmé.

Additional name(s)

Artist: Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce, Countess of Elgin and Kinkardine.

Additional information

Physical description note

Album of Mary Louisa Lambton, page [88].

Signatures and inscriptions

Inscription: signature (MLL) and date on the artwork; no title provided. Pencil frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3994653