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Portrait study of J.E. Millais for the picture of the Hanging Committee: PD.83-1975

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Portrait study of J.E. Millais for the picture of the Hanging Committee

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cope, Charles West

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Given in memory of his brother, Dr. Mark Pryor, of Trinity College.

Measurements and weight

Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Pryor, R. M. M.

Note

A preparatory study for Cope's "Selecting pictures for the Royal Academy Exhibition", exhibited R.A., 1876 (160) and now in the collection.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Graphite
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red and white chalks and graphite on brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: From Millais C.W.C.
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.83-1975
Primary reference Number: 14779

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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