[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 ManuscriptsAcq 201831aYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/15898318
- 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:
- Watercolors (paintings)
Metamorphic pictures. - Export:
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