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Three figures round a fireplace: PD.561-1975

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Three figures round a fireplace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 193 mm
Width: 226 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Gurney, Sophie and Hambro, Elisabeth

Note

Concerned with the illustrations for 'The Bedside Barsetshire' compiled by Lance O. Tingay and published by Faber & Faber

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper ( paper has been strengthened by a piece stuck to the back behind the head of the left hand figure)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink on tracing paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The Warden is obstinate / p. 23
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: The warden Chapter 18 Mr Harding, Archdeacon and Mrs Grantley / 'But I shall resign', said the warden, very very meekly
  • Location: Centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: (measurements for printing)
  • Location: Lower margin

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.561-1975
Primary reference Number: 12821
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 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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