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Mother reading to a child: PD.6-1971

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Titles

Mother reading to a child
Scribbles

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Linnell, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: P. & D. Colnaghi, from whom bought with PD.5 & 7-1971 (£85)

Measurements and weight

Height: 176 mm
Width: 216 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971-01) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1820 : See 'notes'; watermark: S. Sharp

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: J. Linnell
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.6-1971
Primary reference Number: 11977

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Mother reading to a child" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/11977 Accessed: 2024-05-03 01:52:31

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