Snow scene, Isle of Man
Date made: 19th century
Artist: unknown artist
Description: "As to circles in the grass, and the impression of small feet among the snow [left by the 'little people' or fairies] I cannot deny but I have seen them frequently, and once thought I heard a whistle, as tho in my Ear, when nobody that could make it was near me." (George Waldron, The History and Description of the Isle of Man, 1726, M 00733).
Album of watercolour sketches. The artist is thought to be associated with the Gibb family of the Grove, Ramsey.
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Measurements: overall: 20 x 16 cm
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: watercolour sketch
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1976-1932/21