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Three figures round a fireplace: PD.565-1975

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Three figures round a fireplace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 265 mm
Width: 205 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

Graphite
Black ink

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink on tracing paper, with two graphite lines drawn accross the sheet above and below the drawing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The Maiden is obstinate / p 23
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: The Maiden Chapter 18 / Mr. Harding, Archdeacon and Mrs. Grantley
  • Location: Upper centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.565-1975
Primary reference Number: 12825
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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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