Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Thomas Rowlandson, 1756–1827, British
Title:
Knives or Scissors to Grind
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/16 x 2 3/4 inches (10.6 x 7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in black ink, lower left: "KNIVES OR SCISSORS TO GRIND-"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.3.36
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
grinding wheel | man | infant | scissors | women | children | village | genre subject | knife (cutting tool) | buildings | dog (animal)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:6521