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Portrait of Sir Arthus Bliss: PD.37-2005

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Sir Arthus Bliss
Still-life

Maker(s)

Cosman, Milein

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The artist.

Measurements and weight

Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 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

Black ink
Pen

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Haydn Rider ... ?
  • Location: Top centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Sir Arthus Bliss
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.37-2005
Primary reference Number: 125084
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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