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A group of men carrying a large barrel slung on two poles. They wear baggy trousers tucked into brown boots and sleeveless jackets over white shirts, variously coloured cummerbunds and 'turbans': PD.992-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A group of men carrying a large barrel slung on two poles. They wear baggy trousers tucked into brown boots and sleeveless jackets over white shirts, variously coloured cummerbunds and 'turbans'
Hamals carrying wine cask

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 333 mm
Width: 234 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Runciman, Steven

Dating

Production date: after AD 1803

Note

Re-attrib. to Turkey?

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on chain paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hammals. (Porters) - carrying Cask-Constantinople
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Hamals carrying wine cask
  • Location: Verso, lower right of centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.992-1975
Primary reference Number: 8707
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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