Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by The Penny Illustrated Paper. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1901 drawing was created for publication in an illustrated newspaper or magazine.
About this work
This is a 1901 drawing meant for a newspaper. It shows a lantern procession for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall at Government House.
The artist stays unknown, but the paper paid artists to send sketches for printing. The museum got these drawings from Sir William James Ingram in 1914.
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Overview
This 1901 drawing was created for publication in an illustrated newspaper or magazine. It depicts a lantern procession at Government House.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows 'An Asiatic Lantern Procession before the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall', likely a ceremonial event. The procession's cultural context and significance are tied to the royal visit.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a collection of sketches commissioned from contemporary artists. It was donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914, having been originally intended for printing in a publication such as The Penny Illustrated Paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Penny Illustrated Paper and Illustrated Times was a cheap (1d.) illustrated London weekly newspaper that ran from 1861 to 1913.
