Study for an illustration for 'A Week in a French Country House': 'An Evening in a French Country House', Composition

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Drawing details

Title: Study for an illustration for 'A Week in a French Country House': 'An Evening in a French Country House', Composition
Date: c.1866
Media: Black and white chalk on blue paper
Dimensions: 12.4 x 17.6 cm
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Picture credit: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Reference number: zNew496051

Interpretation

This illustration shows a parlour scene with women playing chess.

Description

Study for the composition of the illustration 'An Evening in a French Country House' for 'A Week in a French Country House' (published 1867, 'Cornhill Magazine') by Adelaide Sartoris. 

 

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