Summary
Wooden figure of a tradesman (painter) from Russia. The figure was gifted to the National Gallery in 1914 by Professor Netschaieffs, as part of a group of Russian folk art.
Physical Description
Figure of a tradesman, a painter, from Russia, on a base of turned wood painted grey and orange. The figure is painted wood wearing black boots, green pants, a purple shirt, white apron and yellow hat, he is holding a green bucket in his right hand and a long pole under his right arm.
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Acquisition Information
Donation (Probable) from Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1880
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Inscriptions
Several numbers are written at the base of the figure. In black paint 1752/3; in black ink 999; in red pencil 1914; in graphite pencil 1750/3
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Overall Dimensions
9 cm (Width), 19.5 cm (Height)