Figure

A flat-backed figure of a sailor, standing with legs crossed in a dancing pose and brandishing a bag of money in his left hand. He has long hair, a blue jacket with gilt lace, a striped waistcoat, black neckerchief and holds a pink-coloured straw hat. The white base is extended to form a wall behind the figure painted yellow and brown. The upper part of the back is moulded and gilded, the lower part is flat and white and the base is enclosed. A gilt line is painted around the edge.

Object Details

ID: AAA6072
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1840
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 230 x 85 x 65 mm