Artwork

One of seven sheets of drawings depicting implements and musical instruments.

One of seven sheets of drawings depicting implements and musical instruments. is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is one of seven sheets depicting various tools and musical instruments, created in 1836.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is one of seven sheets depicting various tools and musical instruments, created in 1836. It showcases two flageolets, rendered in a detailed and realistic style.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two distinct flageolets: a curved instrument with decorative bands and a straight one with a row of holes. The level of detail suggests an interest in documenting these instruments accurately.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a realistic style, utilizing shading and texture to convey the shapes and details of the instruments. The plain background allows the flageolets to be the focal point.

History & Provenance

The drawing was donated in 1923 by Mrs. F.C. Foster, whose father, A.J. Campbell, was Superintendent of Darjeeling in Bengal, indicating a connection to the region.