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[Metamorphic pictures of a cherub of health and other figures].

[19th century?]

  • Title(s)

    [Metamorphic pictures of a cherub of health and other figures].

  • Published/Created

    [Great Britain?], [19th century?]

  • Physical Description

    5 drawings on 3 sheets : watercolor on wove paper ; sheets 6 x 6 cm and 18 x 6 cm

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Acq 201831a
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Paintings

  • Notes

    Above each drawing, there is a caption title written in blue ink, including "Queen of Athelstan," "Ben Cable," "Sir Harlequin Highkick," "Cherub of health," and one that includes a derogatory term for Roma or Romani people that is considered offensive and racist.
    Title devised by cataloger.
    The five drawings create a metamorphic picture consisting of one panel with a cherub's face and wings that can be transformed by sliding or folding the other four pieces over it to create different figures.
  • Subject Terms

    Cherubs (Art)

  • Form/Genre

    Metamorphic pictures. | Watercolors (paintings)

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