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A dream in absinthe, 1890: PD.21-1947

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A dream in absinthe, 1890

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Conder, Charles

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Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 253 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-04) by Wright, Harold J. L.

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink with watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C. Conder 90 Paris
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: A DREAM IN ABSINTHE
  • Location: At right

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.21-1947
Primary reference Number: 14761
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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