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Sheet of studies of Hindu sacred oxen: 3391

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Titles

Sheet of studies of Hindu sacred oxen

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 196 mm
Width: 332 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1885)

Dating

1810s
Production date: AD 1817

Note

Drawn at Walcot Park, seat of Edward Clive, 2nd Earl of Powis (1754-1839).

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: JW. RA
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Walcot, Octr. 16. 1817
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: In Exchange for Dog Group
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3391
Primary reference Number: 14202

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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