A seated lady (A study of Dorelia John)
Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin
History note: According the note from Mrs E. Vulliamy, bought from several John drawings at Goupil Gallery - Chenil Gallery label on backboard
Height: 406 mm
Width: 254 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1919-04) by Vulliamy, Edward Owen, Mrs
Production date: circa AD 1909 : date on the basis of the above
Stylistically this appears to belong to the series of drawings made by John in connection with a projected picture composed of several 'beauties'. Instead, he painted 'The Smiling Woman' for which Dorelia posed alone and with which he made his name.
Support composed of paper ( stuck down on 1/2 imp. sheet of Cambridge Whatman sketching board)
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper, stuck down
Accession number: 960
Primary reference Number: 11602
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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