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Moses slaying the Egyptian: 725

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Titles

Moses slaying the Egyptian

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Poynter, Edward John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911-07) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1863

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Chalk
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey-green)
Drawing Size Height 248 mm Width 212 mm
Sheet Size Height 300 mm Width 230 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Chalks, watercolour, bodycolour and gold on grey-green paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 725
Primary reference Number: 12245
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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