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Study for the hand of the fox-hunter's wife in "Chairing the Member": 3248

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Study for the hand of the fox-hunter's wife in "Chairing the Member"
Part of a drawing of a head (cut)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Haydon, Benjamin Robert

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Measurements and weight

Height: 280 mm
Width: 212 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

Production date: AD 1828

Note

A study for Haydon's painting "Chairing the Member" (1828).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Whitening
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk with white highlights, some marks in brown ink, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Webb ----- / June 30 1828 / For the hand of the Fox - / - Hunter's Wife / Chairing / Haydon
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3248
Primary reference Number: 10826

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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