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Study of a seated female nude, seen from behind: PD.53-1959

Object information

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Titles

Study of a seated female nude, seen from behind

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Greaves, Walter

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Notes

History note: Probably bought at the W. Greaves Exhibition of 1911 at the Goupil Gallery

Measurements and weight

Height: 288 mm
Width: 186 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1959-05) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

Note

The drawing is made on the same size and colour paper as no. PD.68-1959; a drawing of the same model, in the same position, most likely made at the same sitting is no. PD.68-1959 by James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Pastels (crayons)

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white pastel chalks on brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: William Marchant & Co. / The Goupil Gallery
  • Location: Frame, verso
  • Method of creation: Label
  • Text: ..... / ..... / W. Gr. / 64
  • Location: Frame, verso
  • Method of creation: Blue chalk

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.53-1959
Primary reference Number: 10792
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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