Small watercolour of a naked woman under a fruit tree by a stream outside a town. A very early work showing Blake's influence before the artist met Blake. Signed: Edward Calvert 1822.
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Title of artwork, date
The Primitive City, 1822
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Watercolour with pen & ink outlines
Dimensions
8 x 11 cm
Grant
100
Total cost
100
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