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The skeleton of a human being: PD.186-1961

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Titles

The skeleton of a human being

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Notes

History note: Bt. from Messrs. Colnaghi in September 1947

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1960

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

1800s
Production date: circa AD 1801

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 368 mm Width 483 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, brown and grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: JWARD. RA
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.186-1961
Primary reference Number: 14221

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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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