Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
English |
Catalogue Number |
1977.667 |
Creator |
Braddon, Paul (1864-1937) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
The Taproom of the Wagon and Horses Inn, Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham |
Date |
before 1920 |
Object Name |
Painting, Watercolour |
Description |
Watercolour painting on paper entitled 'The Taproom of the Wagon and Horses Inn, Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham' by Paul Braddon (1864 Birmingham - 1937 Croydon). Signed 'Paul Braddon' by the artist at the lower right. The painting was probably painted in the early twentieth century. It is one a series of watercolour paintings showing scenes from the life of James Watt (1736-1819). This work shows a view of an inn interior with male figures seated, jugs and tankards on tables and a woman with tray and tankards. The Waggon and Horses Inn is where James Watt was the victim of industrial espionage when a rival overheard a conversation concerning Watt's invention of the crank. |
Dimensions |
H-43.2 W-44.1 cm |
Material |
Wood/Paper/Watercolour Paint/Glass |
Medium |
Watercolour on paper |
Technique |
Watercolour painting |
Signature Location |
lower right |
Signed Name |
Paul Braddon |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1920 |
People |
Braddon, Paul, 1864-1937, artist Watt, James, 1736-1819, engineer and inventor |
Bibiographic Ref. |
1933: Typed catalogue of pictures by Thomas Thomson no.169. |
Search Terms |
Birmingham, England |