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Portrait of Laura Forster
Draughtsman: Richmond, George
Given at the wish of E.M. Forster, O.M.
Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Sprott, W. H.
Production date: circa AD 1845 : The drawing is not dated, but the age of the sitter alone enables us to suggest c. 1845. On the verso there is a sketch of two animals (?lionesses) in black chalk with white highlights.
Support
composed of
paper
( grey)
Sheet Size
Height 435 mm
Width 289 mm
Drawing : Black and white chalks on grey paper
Accession number: PD.35-1970
Primary reference Number: 13239
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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