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A girl posing, draped, with loose hair: PD.166-1961

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Titles

A girl posing, draped, with loose hair

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin

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Notes

History note: Bought from the artist?

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1960

Measurements and weight

Height: 356 mm
Width: 255 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1900s
Production date: circa AD 1908 : dated by Admiral Sir Caspar John, see 'notes'

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 right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: (London and Sheffield Exhibitions)
  • Location: Old frame, verso
  • Method of creation: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.166-1961
Primary reference Number: 11641

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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