Identity area
Reference code
Add. MS a/671
Title
Drawing of John Wordsworth at a lectern with three students at a desk in front of him
Date(s)
- [1835-1836?] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 drawing 17.6 x 21.2 cm, in a mat 56.7 x 40.5 cm.
Context area
Name of creator
(1817-1836)
Repository
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Source of acquisition not known.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Pen-and-ink sketch, with caption at top, "John Wordsworth, Greek lecturer on Thorpes' [Thomas Thorp's] side, Trinity College -- HSB pinxit". HSB is possibly Henry Stapylton Bree, who died 14 May 1836 at Trinity. Three figures in front of Wordsworth are… read more
Notes area
Note
With smudges on the more heavily inked parts and a sketch of the geometric shape in the corner, and burn mark at bottom.