Figures no. 111 (Jan., 1885)

Drawing

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Edward Martin Taber Family Collection

Drawing of a Shepherdess: Adrawing of a shepherdess wearing a knee-length, ruched dress and standing on a small round platform. The shepherdess wears a hat and is holding a crook in her left hand. On the platform beneath the shepherdess' feet, "EM Taber fecit Jan. 1885", is handwritten.
Drawing of a Shepherdess

Adrawing of a shepherdess wearing a knee-length, ruched dress and standing on a small round platform. The shepherdess wears a hat and is holding a crook in her left hand. On the platform beneath the shepherdess' feet, "EM Taber fecit Jan. 1885", is handwritten.

Name/Title

Figures no. 111 (Jan., 1885)

Entry/Object ID

S.001.F.011.G.1885

Description

A drawing by Edward Martin Taber of a shepherdess holding a crook.

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Graphite

Subject

Portrait

Category

Figural Drawings, Drawings, Works of Edward Martin Taber

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edward Martin Taber

Role

Artist

Date made

Jan 1885

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

EM Taber fecit Jan. 1885

Other Names and Numbers

Notes

The first word is indecipherable but the rest reads 'Letter H for "Shepherdess and Chimney Sweep"'.

Dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Colors

Color

White

Color Notes

The white may just be the remnants of another color or the adhesive that was used for gilding or application of copper as in the Tinder Box illustration.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Notes

Substantial rip on the left side, other tears, discoloration and foxing.

General Notes

Note Type

Title Note

Note

Title numbers came from the paper backing of the framed work.

Created By

Kathleen Garret