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Study for 'Dressing the Bride': PD.9-1998

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Titles

Study for 'Dressing the Bride'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: David Wilkie (grey-nephew of the artist); Christie's, Wilkie Sale, 21 June 1860 (368), bought in; P. & D. Colnaghi, from whom acquired, January, 1955

Measurements and weight

Height: 383 mm
Width: 280 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1998) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Ink
White chalk
Graphite
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Graphite, red and white chalk on paper, some reinforcement with pen

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.9-1998
Primary reference Number: 14432

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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