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David of Cambridge: PD.267-1985

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

David of Cambridge

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Nicholson, William

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Notes

History note: With Robin Garton, Cambridge

Measurements and weight

Height: 221 mm
Width: 165 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

A study from the life of 'David of Cambridge', the book-seller who founded his firm in 1926. This was the basis of Nicholson's print of the same sitter.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( much abraded and torn)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.267-1985
Primary reference Number: 12176

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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