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Profile head of William Blake, facing right
Draughtsman: Linnell, John
History note: John Linnell (d. 1882); the Linnell Trustees; Linnell Sale, Christie's, 15 March, 1918 (part of lot 169); bt. by Messrs Carfax for T.H. Riches (85 gns)
Bequeathed 1935, with a life interest to his widow (d. 1950)
Height: 124 mm
Width: 92 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Circa 1821 - 1826
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite on paper
Accession number: PD.55-1950
Primary reference Number: 11958
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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