Choir Practice
Date made: 1906
Description: Sepia wash drawing signed Edward Christian 1906, depicting a choir practise or meeting in a loft. ,
Very little is known about this charismatic drawing from the National Art Collection. The scene and the artist remain a mystery, although it likely depicts a real-life event. Music and choir practise would have been a regular pastime on the Isle of Man, with the meeting place a loft, school room or church hall. Those taking part being two violinists, one cellist and one string bass, while opposite a number of men and boys are singing.Those taking part being two violinists one cellist and one string bass, while opposite a number of men and boys are singing.
Measurements: h 58cm w 82.5cm
Materials: paper & stretched on frame : pen & sepia ink & wash
Object name: Drawing
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1957-0048
Subject tags : #artgallerypeople
'Practice' should be with a 'c' - I was searching specifically for this artwork, having seen it on display in the museum (and on the front cover of Fenella Bazin's book), but the search was failing as the American spelling is here. Thanks! - James Franklin Report this
Thanks, this has now been amended. - Hannah (Manx National Heritage) Report this