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The ascension of a soul: 832/1b

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 12: William Blake's Universe

Titles

The ascension of a soul
?A mediaeval scene: group of women greeting a young ?queen

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Measurements and weight

Height: 489 mm
Width: 688 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Recto: graphite, pen and ink and grey wash verso: graphite on laid paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/1b
Primary reference Number: 10610
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 February 2024 Last processed: Monday 19 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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