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"The Duke slowly rose from his chair": 1727b

Object information

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Titles

"The Duke slowly rose from his chair"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Maurier, George Du, trustees for the estate of

Note

In left hand margin, two graphite sketches for figures in the composition. A drawing for "Court Royal", Part II, p. 17, 'Cornhill Magazine'.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of card
Sheet Size Height 250 mm Width 351 mm

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: du Maurier
  • Location: Lower left of main drawing
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Miss Ernstone / 61 Wellington Road / St. John's Wood / Illustration / p. 17 Part II / Court Royal / CHM / The Duke slowly / rose / from his / chair / Reduce to / 4 inches in width / The Duke slowly rose / from his chair / Illustration for / Court Royal / Cornhill Magazine
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1727b
Primary reference Number: 10405
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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