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  • Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett
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  • Sketch of three females having tea

The Hon. Dorothy Brett

Sketch of three females having tea

1920

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Created by
The Hon. Dorothy Brett 1883–1977
Title
Sketch of three females having tea
Date
1920
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
380 × 278 mm
Description
Sketch in graphite depicting three females sitting at a table, having tea. All of the figures wear wide brim hats. One female that can be seen at the back, is holding a baby, a basket of fruits can also be seen at the bottom of the table. Signed and dated at the bottom left of the sketch.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased from Alan Cowie, London, 2017
Reference
TGA 20188/1/6
Bloomsbury Group

Archive context

  • Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188 (41)
    • Forty one sketches and prints by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188/1 (41)
      • Sketch of three females having tea TGA 20188/1/6
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