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Portrait of Frederick Tatham: PD.18-1987

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Titles

Portrait of Frederick Tatham

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Linnell, John

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Notes

History note: The artist's great-granddaughter, Mrs John Lucas; with Cyril Fry from whom acquired by the donor

Measurements and weight

Height: 190 mm
Width: 144 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987) by Pryor, R. M. M.

Dating

1830s
Production date: probably AD 1831 : 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: Fred. Tatham
  • Location: Lower left
  • Text: No. 18
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.18-1987
Primary reference Number: 11986

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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