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The blind fiddler with various other studies from nature: 3378

Object information

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Titles

The blind fiddler with various other studies from nature

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 132 mm
Width: 239 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1885)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff; laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalks on buff paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the sheet has been trimmed subsequently, cutting off most of the first initial

  • Text: (J)W (the following added in graphite) RA
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: JW. RA
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: The blind fiddler / with various other / studies from Nature
  • Location: Backing card, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3378
Primary reference Number: 14181
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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