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Study for "John Knox preaching before the Lords of the Congregation, June 10 1559": 738(16)

Object information

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Titles

Study for "John Knox preaching before the Lords of the Congregation, June 10 1559"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: W.W. Knighton; Christie's, May 22 1885, lot. 370; bought by White (for Murray), 10 gns

Measurements and weight

Height: 265 mm
Width: 407 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1821

Note

A study for the finished painting in the Tate Gallery (1821), no. 894.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black chalk
Red chalk
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, red and black chalk and sepia on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D. Wilkie
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1821
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 738(16)
Primary reference Number: 14401
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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