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Scottish peasant woman: 738(19)

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Scottish peasant woman

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

Entities

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Notes

History note: Sir William Drake (Lugt 736); Christie's, 24 May 1892, lot 341 (one of 15 drawings); bought Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1817 : Date suggested by Malcolm Stearns.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White bodycolour
Watercolour
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Black and red chalk, watercolour with white highlights, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D. Wilkie f.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 738(19)
Primary reference Number: 14404
Lugt: 736

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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