Chromatics of the Sky

PART OF:
18 chalk and crayon drawings, chromatics of the sky by John Sanford Dyason, 1883-1887
Made:
1883 in London
maker:
John Sanford Dyason
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Chromatics of the Sky Chromatics of the Sky Chromatics of the Sky

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Chromatics of the Sky
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drawing. chalk and crayon, col; no 38. 1883, Sept. 26, 6.15pm. Bright scarlet and crimson at horizon, pale purple with small pink cumuli above. Weather supervening. Windy and overcast. Showers of hail at noon on 27th with gale of Sly to SWly winds. / John Sanford Dyason

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1889-65/2
Materials:
chalk, crayon and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 240 x 290mm
type:
drawings
credit:
Dyason, J.S.

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