Studies of sheep: 1339

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Titles

Studies of sheep

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cox, David, the elder

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 215 mm
Width: 308 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

Note

This is a drawing for a soft-ground etching in a drawing-book for children.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Blue-grey chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red and blue-grey chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in reverse, for engraving

Text: D. COX
Location: Lower right
Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1339
Primary reference Number: 10002
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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