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Study of a cow, lying down: 3385b

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a cow, lying down

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 184 mm
Width: 255 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1885)

Note

A study for the painting "Landscape with cattle" (1820.22. Tate Gallery). A smaller version, dated 1835, is in Nottingham Art Gallery.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: JWD. RA
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3385b
Primary reference Number: 14194
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 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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