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Study of a pig lying down: 3387c

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Titles

Study of a pig lying down

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 105 mm
Width: 145 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1885)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite with touches of watercolour, on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JW. RA
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: A study from Nature
  • Location: Backing sheet, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3387c
Primary reference Number: 14198

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of a pig lying down" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/14198 Accessed: 2024-05-04 18:47:21

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/14198 |title=Study of a pig lying down |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-05-04 18:47:21|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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