Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :Sketch for the escort waggon. [ca 1895?]

Date
1885 - 1897
Reference
E-147-203
Description

A covered wagon being drawn by four horses, the driver on a high seat at the front. Behind the waggon is a further rider as an additional escort for the gold being carried towards Dunedin

Another version of this sketch, E-147-089, identifies the location as Ida Valley

A preliminary sketch for an intended painting. A more finished version in pencil is held at A-182-119

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in the hand of the artist

Quantity: 1 drawing(s) pasted in.

Physical Description: Pencil drawing on blotting paper, 114 x 185 mm

Access restrictions
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Part of
Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook] [ca 1865?]-1896 / Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook] [ca 1865?]-1896
Format
1 drawing(s) pasted in, Works of art, Pencil works, Pencil drawing on blotting paper, 114 x 185 mm
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