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Two prawns: 1530(1)

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Titles

Two prawns

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sargent, John Singer

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-08) by Sargent, Emily and Ormond, Francis

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 247 mm Width 343 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink over traces of graphite, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S.1
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Study of fish and shrimps / by John S. Sargent R.A. / presented to the Glasgow Art Gallery / by his sisters
  • Location: Old backboard
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Grand Central Art Galleries / 15 Vanderbilt Avenue / New York
  • Location: Old backboard
  • Method of creation: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1530(1)
Primary reference Number: 13524

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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