G. Harrison, celebrated singer, 1760-1812: 896

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Titles

G. Harrison, celebrated singer, 1760-1812

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dance, George II

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: From the collection of Sir Francis Seymour Hoden; Christie's, 26 February 1917, lot 143

Measurements and weight

Height: 258 mm
Width: 190 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1917-02) by Christie's

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Text: Geo Dance
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: 61- HARRISON / Celebrated singer. Born on Sept.8, 1760. He opened the / 'Messiah' at the Handel Commemoration in 1784; "Had / his physical powers been equal to his taste," wrote a con- / temporary, "Harrison would have been unrivalled." He died / in 1812. Sold at Christie's, July 1, 1898
Location: Mount, verso
Method of creation: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: 896
Primary reference Number: 10174
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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