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Titles

William Butler Yeats

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Strang, William

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Measurements and weight

Height: 405 mm
Width: 261 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Strang, William

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Pinkish wash
Whitening
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red and black chalk with white highlights on laid paper, prepared with a pinkish wash (faded in the area of the drawing exposed through the window mount)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W. Strang
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 704
Primary reference Number: 13699
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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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