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Elizabeth Siddal, seated on the ground: 1431

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Titles

Elizabeth Siddal, seated on the ground

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

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Notes

History note: Rossetti Sale (lot 83b) £2.2s; bt. Brough; J.R. Holliday

Measurements and weight

Height: 183 mm
Width: 122 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Wash
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and sepia and wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Manchester City Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition, 1911
  • Location: Backing
  • Method of creation: Label
  • Text: DG115
  • Location: Backing?
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1431
Primary reference Number: 13368
Surtees: 504

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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