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Portrait of Augustine Steward, Mayor of Norwich, half-length: 865.17

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Augustine Steward, Mayor of Norwich, half-length

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sandys, Frederick (Attributed)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 181 mm
Width: 144 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1848 - Circa 1850

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( toned)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AUG (very faint) Steward / Mayor 1534 / 1546 / 1556
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 865.17
Primary reference Number: 13503
Elzea: described under the etching: 1.B.22
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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