Hilda Montalba (1846-1919)
Children gathered outside a studio door c. 1879
Pen and ink over pencil, watercolour and touches of bodycolour | 12.8 x 17.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981658.c
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A watercolour showing children gathered outside a studio door. The large group of children are shown sitting and standing by the closed door, with clothes shown on a washing line behind. A hen is shown to the right, surrounded by chicks.
Inscribed lower left: Hilda
Hilda Montalba was one of four artistic sisters who were all friends with Princess Louise. Hilda and her sister, Clara, visited the princess in Canada in 1879. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink over pencil, watercolour and touches of bodycolour
Measurements
12.8 x 17.4 cm (sheet of paper)