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Titles

Lady Clare

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Siddal, Elizabeth Eleanor

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Notes

History note: F.R. Leyland Sale, Christie's, 28 May, 18??

Measurements and weight

Height: 149 mm
Width: 115 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Black wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, brown and black wash over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The tear crossing / the cheek is a very bad / one. This backing should / be removed on taking / off the old one. I discovered / that the head by scraping / had been torn out(underlined) and / backed up. I removed the / old back which was / very badly laid and put / on the present one. / C.F. Murray. April 27. 1893. / The light / space at the / side shows where the / old backing came. The / paper round it / is very dirty.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 777
Primary reference Number: 13600

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 3 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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