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A preliminary drawing for The Introduction of the Pope to the Convocation at Oxford by the Cardinal Broad-Bottom, 1809: PD.16-1972

Object information

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Titles

A preliminary drawing for The Introduction of the Pope to the Convocation at Oxford by the Cardinal Broad-Bottom, 1809
A study of the same subject

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gillray, James

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Minto Wilson (Lugt 1922a); Messrs P. & D. Colnaghi

Measurements and weight

290
436

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1972) by The Perceval Fund

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Wash
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: pen, Indian ink and wash verso: pen and brown ink over graphite on paper, squared for transfer, laid down on a hollow mount

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Golgotha i.e. the Place for Sculls (sic) (in the hand of the artist)
  • Location: Top
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: -Broad Bottom / --- / Chancellor's (Staff?)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.16-1972
Primary reference Number: 10699
Lugt: 1922a
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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