Choir Practise
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