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Study for a portrait of Louis Clarke: PD.28-1969

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Titles

Study for a portrait of Louis Clarke

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin

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Notes

History note: The artist's estate

Measurements and weight

Height: 398 mm
Width: 275 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1969) by John, Caspar

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Whitening
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, heightened with white on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ? Louis Clarke Esq
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.28-1969
Primary reference Number: 11650

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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