"A Rhyme for Aristotle", a study for an illustration Study of seated woman with head on left arm, and a study for Princess Elizabeth in the Tower, 1879
Draughtsman: Millais, John Everett
History note: Millais Sale, Christie's, 2 July 1898, lots 17-20 bt. Agnew; J.E. Reiss, sold Christie's, 6 February 1914, lot 47, bt. Agnew (£42) for J.R. Holliday (labels on old backboard for Agnew's, and giving date of sale)
Height: 201 mm
Width: 249 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927) by Holliday, J. R.
Production date: AD 1879
Grey wash
Whitening
Graphite
Indian ink
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Recto: pen, point of the brush, Indian ink, grey wash, heightened with white over graphite underdrawing verso: graphite on paper
Inscription present: monogram
Accession number: 1397
Primary reference Number: 12090
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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