Hilda Montalba (1846-1919)
Niagara c. 1879
Pen and ink over pencil, watercolour and bodycolour | 13.0 x 8.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981658.p
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A watercolour showing figure studies. A couple are shown seated on a bench to the lower left. The male figure to the left is shown sitting with his legs crossed and with his arm resting on the back of the bench behind the female to the right. Further figure studies are shown above.
Inscribed lower right: Hilda. Niagara.
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 bodycolour
Measurements
13.0 x 8.6 cm (sheet of paper)