The Wisdom's in the Wig
The Wisdom's in the Wig

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The Wisdom's in the Wig

Unidentified artist
formerly attributed to Thomas Rowlandson, 1756/57–1827; born and died London, England
British
x1942-121

Information

Title
The Wisdom's in the Wig
Maker
Unidentified artist
Medium
Watercolor
Dimensions
29.8 x 24 cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1942-121
Inscription
in ink, lower left: The Wisdom's in the Wig in ink, lower center: T. Rowlandson in ink, lower right: Cave Chauv[illegible]
Culture
British
Type
drawings, watercolors
Materials
paper (fiber product), watercolor
Subject
dogs, wigmakers, stores, men, wigs

Geo. D. Smith sale #1554, Anderson Galleries, Feb 3, 1921, no. 57; Grego Collection no. 273 [pencil note on old mat]

formerly attributed to Thomas Rowlandson, 1756/57–1827; born and died London, England

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