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Classical figures dancing, with others playing musical instruments: PD.12-1971

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Titles

Classical figures dancing, with others playing musical instruments

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rysbrack, John Michael

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 195 mm
Width: 264 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1971) by P. and D. Colnaghi and Co. Ltd

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Whitening
Red chalk
Wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, with wash touched with red chalk and heightened with white on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: or possibly 'MR'

  • Text: MP
  • Location: Lower right

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.12-1971
Primary reference Number: 13473

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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