General
General
Object Auto ID
83136
Alternate Codes
159762
Common Name
Watercolour
Classified Name
Local Name
Market Square and Stadt House [Greenmarket Square, Cape Town]
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Unfinished watercolour showing the market square and the buildings around it on two sides, eg the Old Town House. In the square are vendors and several horse carts. Some people are gathered around the fresh-water fountain to the left of the scene.
Provenance
Purchased 1941 - see notes
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Cape Town Greenmarket Square, Town House, tavern fountain
Inscriptions
No visible inscription
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Dimension Comments
Heavy wood frame with gold trim; Visible image 135 x 210 mm
History
History
Object Age Comment
c.1838
Maker Comment
WEBB SMITH, Christopher, 1793-1871
Collector Comment
Watercolour on paper
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Site Association
Site Association
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