IMAGE
[Ashworth, D J] :Un grand Monsieur en route [Mauritius, 1830s?]
- Date
- 1830 - 1840
- By
- Ashworth, D J, active 1840s
- Reference
- A-209-032
- Description
A white man in a top hat, seated in a sedan chair carried by two black slaves. Behind him follow four other black slaves, carrying his baggage, fruit and slaughtered small birds on their heads and shoulders. The woman carrying the fruit basket also has a baby in a sling on her back.
Other Titles - A fine gentleman on the move [translation]
Inscriptions: Pencil inscription on the verso of A-209-031, referring to numbers A-209-031 to -038 'D. J. A.'s old drawings'
Quantity: 1 drawing(s).
Physical Description: Pencil & ink on paper, 81 x 242 mm (irregular)
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 1 drawing(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Pencil & ink on paper, 81 x 242 mm (irregular)
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