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HMS Hastings

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Date:

9 May 1838.

Reference:

R977-61-9-E, Volume number: 16

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994575

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James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family fonds

James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family - Private Life

Lady Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce

Art Album of Mary Louisa Lambton (1837-1839)

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Date(s):

9 May 1838.

Place:

Atlantic Ocean:

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1 watercolour: pencil and watercolour on wove paper; 16x24 cm (image); 26x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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The subject is a genre scene depicting a soldier sitting in profile with his back to the rail, splicing line. He is wearing wide-legged trousers, a short jacket with a round-cut collar and a Balmoral bonnet with a diced band and a toorie. In the foreground are several pieces of cloth, some of which appear to be rolled. The roll of cloth nearest to the figure may be a naval ensign. At the right of the work, line is belayed on a cleat next to a fairlead.

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Artist: Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce, Countess of Elgin and Kinkardine

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Physical description note:

Album of Mary Louisa Lambton, page 18.

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: date and title provided on the artwork; unsigned. Pencil frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source:

Private
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Graphic (art)

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Volume [R977] 16

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and family fonds (R977).
Copyright: expired/périmé.

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