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Sir Benjamin Britten conducting: PD.40-2005

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sir Benjamin Britten conducting

Maker(s)

Cosman, Milein

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The artist, from whom acquired

Measurements and weight

Height: 275 mm
Width: 230 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

Drawn from life

Materials used in production

Paper
Graphite

Techniques used in production

Drawing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Milein Cosman.
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Ben Britten
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.40-2005
Primary reference Number: 125081
Stable URI

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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