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Creator:
Blackman, George, active 1790–1819
Title(s):
Watercolor box.
Published/Created:
London, between 1810 and 1819?
Physical Description:
1 watercolor box : mahogany? ; 13 x 20 x 4 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Watercolor Box 13
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
Restricted fragile material. Use requires permission of the Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.
The box includes original brass hinges and latch. The underside of the box lid bears a printed label, on red paper: "G. Blackman , Senr., superfine colour preparer, London. Late of Oxford Street."
The box is divided into three sections of compartments. The top row includes slots for 12 paint blocks. The blocks show moderate usage.
The middle row includes three removable mixing trays.
The narrow bottom row is empty.
Form/Genre:
Artists' materials.
Paint boxes.
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