Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902; Swiss/Australian)
Original sketch for the picture of “The Indian Shepherd”
Oil on canvas, c. 76 x 50 cm
Presented by Saul Joshua, 1891; de-accessioned and presented to the Borough of Queenscliffe, 1941
Unidentified, present location unknown
Further research is needed on this work and its fate after 1941.
Refs.
AR 1891, p.26; SB, p.318 (also noting the de-accession and transfer, Oct.1941); NGV 1894, IV.61 (as measuring 19 x 29 inches); NGV 1905, III.6 (details as above)