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A seated lady, Miss Grace Westray, c. 1895/6: 942

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

A seated lady, Miss Grace Westray, c. 1895/6

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Perhaps bought by Sidney Cockerell, 28 January 191(8?), at Judge Evan's Sale

Measurements and weight

Height: 452 mm
Width: 327 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Circa 1895 - 1896

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( stuck down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red and black chalk on paper, stuck down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: John
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Goupil Gallery Exhibition / R.A. Exhibition . / John B. Smith 117 Hampstead Road, London N.W.
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Label
  • Text: W/H/?/ (and in blue chalk) 1874
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Text: TI / 53
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Text: W.E. 231 (234 crossed out)
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: 942
Primary reference Number: 11601
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

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