[Metamorphic pictures], [circa 1775]
- Title(s):
- [Metamorphic pictures].
- Published/Created:
- [Great Britain?], [circa 1775]
- Physical Description:
- 7 drawings : watercolor on laid and wove paper ; sheets 10 x 7 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsGV1199 .M48 1775Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/15958384
- Classification:
- Paintings
- Notes:
- Title devised by cataloger.
The base drawing depicts a person's head and upper torso in a decorative oval frame, reminiscent of a miniature portrait painting. The drawing is accompanied by six additional drawings of different dresses with cut out windows in place of the face. The drawings with cut-outs can be laid over the face in the base portrait, in the manner of different outfits on a paper doll. - Subject Terms:
- Dresses -- Great Britain.
- Form/Genre:
- Watercolors (paintings)
Paper dolls.
Toys.
Metamorphic pictures. - Export:
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