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A woman, reclining on a sofa: PD.156-1961

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Titles

A woman, reclining on a sofa

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin

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Notes

History note: Probably bought from the artist

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1960

Measurements and weight

Height: 244 mm
Width: 320 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

1900s
Production date: circa AD 1908 : a study of Dorelia John, wo identified the drawing (see photograph in artist's file) and dated in "fairly early about 1908" (letter of August 1964, Fitzwilliam Museum)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: John
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: R.A. Exhibition
  • Location: Old frame, verso
  • Method of creation: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.156-1961
Primary reference Number: 11626

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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