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Titles

A group of oriental figures

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

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Notes

History note: Sir Francis Seymour Haden; Christie's, 26 February 1917, lot 143

Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 163 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1917) by Christie's

Dating

1840s
1840 - 1841

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, graphite and watercolour on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 897
Primary reference Number: 14406

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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