General
General
Object Auto ID
71149
Alternate Codes
159539
Common Name
Mixed media
Classified Name
Local Name
Sketch of Louis Antoine Jullien and members of his orchestra.
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Drawing on a page of a letter from Smyth to his sister in London, depicting the well-known French composer and conductor, Louis Antoine Jullien. Small portrait sketches of nine musicians: seven are playing wind instruments, one a violin, plus the conductor with his baton raised above his head.
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Portraits. Musicians Musical instruments Orchestra
Inscriptions
Name of artist in pencil on the back. Along the bottom of the image is the title and annotation in ink.
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Dimension Comments
In portfolio with 37635; Paper size 120 x 190 mm, Letter 120 x 190 mm.
History
History
Object Age Comment
1847 (see Notes)
Maker Comment
SMYTH, Charles Piazzi, 1819-1900
Collector Comment
Pen and ink drawing, leter and typed note
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