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Portrait of Algernon Charles Swinburne: 770

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Titles

Portrait of Algernon Charles Swinburne

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Solomon, Simeon

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Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 143 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-07) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1860s
Production date: circa AD 1863

Note

Offset from drawing once in possession of Dawson's of Pall Mall.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( green tinted)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on green tinted paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Simeon Solomon
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 770
Primary reference Number: 13632

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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