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"A Rhyme for Aristotle", a study for an illustration: 1397

Object information

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Titles

"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

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Millais, John Everett

Entities

Categories

Notes

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)

Measurements and weight

Height: 201 mm
Width: 249 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

Production date: AD 1879

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Whitening
Graphite
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Recto: pen, point of the brush, Indian ink, grey wash, heightened with white over graphite underdrawing verso: graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: JEM
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 18(monogram)79
  • Location: Lower left, surrounding the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1397
Primary reference Number: 12090
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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