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Sketch of a group with children round a fireplace: PD.786-1975

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Titles

Sketch of a group with children round a fireplace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 114 mm
Width: 159 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Study for illustrations of the book 'Christmas Comes But Once a Year', by Alison Uttley

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( thin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brush black ink on thin paper, an additional piece has been stuck on over right hand group with alterations

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.786-1975
Primary reference Number: 13046

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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