Painting showing skulls and books
Object number@LRI
TitlePainting showing skulls and books
Creator J Murray (Artist)
DescriptionWatercolour painting (still life) of a human and an animal skull resting on three books on a white [marble] slab, and set against a rough stone wall closely behind the subject [perhaps depicting a dissection area]. Of the three books the spine of the middle volume has written on it what looks like the Chas. Bell.
A vertebra, a tooth and the bones of a finger are laid in a casual ways within the composition. Initialed 'J M 1883'. Painted by J Murray in 1883.
Production date accurate 1883-01-01
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object namePainting showing skulls and books
Object categoryAnatomical, artwork
TechniqueArtwork
Dimensions
- frame Width: 67 cm
Height: 54 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm