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Study of Mrs. William Morris: 835

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Titles

Study of Mrs. William Morris

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

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Notes

History note: Probably Rossetti Sale, lot 191, £3.13.6d.; bought Scammaell

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-01) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1870s
Production date: circa AD 1873 : Mrs Surtees dates it as above

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 298 mm Width 265 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 85
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 3 / 115
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Text: 42. Jan 24 / 17
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Text: 440 CM
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Text: Scammell, Gaifton, Avenue Road, Crouch-End
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 835
Primary reference Number: 13353
Surtees: 399

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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