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Portrait of Henry Knyvett: PD.1-1978

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Titles

Portrait of Henry Knyvett
Figure study

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richmond, George

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: With Sotheby's, their sale, 22 December 1977, lot 221

Legal notes

Given in memory of his brother, Dr Mark Pryor of Trinity College

Measurements and weight

Height: 123 mm
Width: 91 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978)

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G. Richmond
  • Location: Lower right of centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1827
  • Location: Lower right, of centre, following the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Bold Seal / a59
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Henry Knyvett / (22) aged 53 (?) / my great grandfather. J.S.K.
  • Location: On card selotaped to backing inside frame

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1978
Primary reference Number: 13242

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Portrait of Henry Knyvett" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/13242 Accessed: 2024-05-07 10:14:41

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