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Sketch for 'Liboya serpent seizing his prey': PD.77-1993

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Titles

Sketch for 'Liboya serpent seizing his prey'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James

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Notes

History note: Christie's, March 1982

Measurements and weight

Height: 317 mm
Width: 442 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Reed, Anthony

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalk on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JW. R.A.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.77-1993
Primary reference Number: 14254

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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