Ispahan Isfahan
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Height: 279 mm
Width: 380 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1994-02) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
Production date: AD 1938
In 1938, Gwen travelled to Eastern Europe and Persia with Cecil and Caroline Edwards. (See also 'Isfahan: Interior of a Mosque', PD.16-1994, 1928). G.R. produced two articles, 'A Delayed Letter from Gwen Raverat about her visit to Persia' and 'Visit to a Persian Household' in 'The Farmers Weekly', Vol. VIII, No. 25, 24 June 1938 and Vol. VIII, No. 26, 1 July 1928 respectively. She kept a detailed diary of her journey between 20 March and 16 May when they reached Italy. The diary also contains detailed studies in graphite, pen and black ink, and wash for Ispahan.
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Oil with graphite on paper
Accession number: PD.15-1994
Primary reference Number: 6743
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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