Object number
96/69
Creator
Description
Unsigned and undated pencil drawing by Thomas Hennell. It shows a horse pulling a seed drill. Purchased from artist's sister.
An unsigned and undated pencil drawing by Thomas Hennell (1903–45). It shows a horse pulling a seed drill, with one man leading the horse and two others guiding the drill. Written by the artist in pencil underneath are the words 'Drilling Mangolds, Cinderella Farm, West Hythe' and 'Drill by Tett of Faversham'. The drawing probably dates from the late 1930s. It was purchased from the artist's sister.
Physical description
1 drawing: pencil on paper; fair condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: Drawing // Accession number: 96/69 // … // Recorder: RB // Date: 22–4–96 // Description: Pencil drawing showing a horse pulling a seed drill; one man is leading the horse and two others guiding the drill. Written beneath by the artist: ‘Drilling Mangolds Cinderella Farm West Hythe’ and ‘Drill by Tett of Faversham’ // By T. Hennell (1903–45). Not signed or dated. Probably late 1930s // Dimensions: 45.6 cm x 30.9 cm // Associated information: Purchased … from the artist’s sister, Miss Elizabeth Hennell via Mr M. MacLeod. // References: MacLeod, M. Thomas Hennell, Cambridge University Press, 1988 // Rothenstein, J. Modern English Painters: Hennell to Hockney, vol 3, 1984.’
Production place
West Hythe
Production date
1930-01-01 - 1939-12-31
Production period
1930s
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