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A copy of a metope from the Parthenon: A fight between a Centaur and a Lapith: 3991

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Titles

A copy of a metope from the Parthenon: A fight between a Centaur and a Lapith

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ottley, William Young

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 130 mm
Width: 183 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WYO
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3991
Primary reference Number: 12187

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "A copy of a metope from the Parthenon: A fight between a Centaur and a Lapith" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/12187 Accessed: 2024-04-25 13:10:08

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/12187 |title=A copy of a metope from the Parthenon: A fight between a Centaur and a Lapith |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-25 13:10:08|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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