A Precisian: PD.3-1990

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Titles

A Precisian

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Partridge, Bernard

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: D. Pepys Whiteley; David J. Hall

Measurements and weight

Height: 319 mm
Width: 229 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Hall, David J.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Black ink
Whitening
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink over graphite, heightened with white on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: A Precisian / Professor Erasmus Scoles of Epipsychid Villa, St John's Wood: "Can you tell me, Constable, whether there are any more- / er-Atlantes to come up to-night?"/ P.C.: "Any more 'ow much?" / (Punch: 15 December 1894)
Location: The album

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.3-1990
Primary reference Number: 12211
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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