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A hunt passing through a paddock with horses running loose: PD.80-1993

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A hunt passing through a paddock with horses running loose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James

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Notes

History note: Sotheby's, July 1984

Measurements and weight

Height: 241 mm
Width: 422 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1810s
Production date: AD 1811-10-06

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: JWARD RA
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Chalk, gone over in brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Shipley Octor. 6th 1811
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Chalk

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.80-1993
Primary reference Number: 14257

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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