Fishing
Rosalie V. Firth
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, glass, wood, brass and paint
Measurements
Frame - 607 mm (width); 530 mm (height), Image - 417 mm (width); 313 mm (height)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 657637
Summary
A framed and glazed picture in a plain oak frame with a white card mount. It depicts a boy fishing with rod and line in a very small pond on which two yellow ducklings are swimming. The signature 'Rosalie V. Firth' is at the bottom right corner, and the title 'Fishing' written on the back. A brass mirror plate is screwed to each side of the frame.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Peter Good in June 1983.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of the picture: 'SCHOOLS LOAN COLLECTION/ DERBY/ EDUCATION OFFICE/ BECKET ST/ DERBY' On the back of the picture: 'J. Pratt and Sons/ PICTURE FRAMERS/ FINE ART DEALERS/ ARTISTS' COLOURMEN/ 31 CURZON STREET/ DERBY/ Est.1887 Tel.48132'
Makers and roles
Rosalie V. Firth, artist