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Thomas Gainsborough, R.A.: 3935

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Thomas Gainsborough, R.A.

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jackson, John

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 188 mm
Width: 153 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper, laid down on hollow mount

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the rest of the inscription is obscured by the mount

  • Text: Thomas Gainsborough / drawn by / John Jackson R A / (for Cadell's ...)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3935
Primary reference Number: 11593
Stable URI

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

Citation for print

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