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Head of the artist's father, William Hunt (1800-1856), as he lay in bed: 2421

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Head of the artist's father, William Hunt (1800-1856), as he lay in bed

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hunt, William Holman

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Notes

History note: By family descent

Measurements and weight

Height: 78 mm
Width: 126 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by Wilson, Sarah A.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on buff paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2421
Primary reference Number: 11565

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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