Accession Number
2009/1.529

Title
A Scene with a Pair of Lovers and Children Playing by the Waterside

Artist(s)
William Etty

Object Creation Date
1800-1850

Medium & Support
graphite on paper

Dimensions
13 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. ( 34.29 cm x 39.37 cm )

Credit Line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

Physical Description
A light sketch drawing of a scene full of activity. Towards the center of the piece is a pair of lovers in embrace. All around them are nude figures, identified as children, playing by the water. Some are fishing, others are in a boat, and the remainder are either swimming of reclining by the water's side. Below these figures is a study drawing of a person's profile angled to the left, while above the scene is a more detailed study drawing of a young boy's head.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
boats
children (people by age group)
fishing
lovers
nudes (representations)
swimmers