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Washing sheep, Bentley: 899.11

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Titles

Washing sheep, Bentley

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Constable, John

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Notes

History note: Isabel Constable Sale, Christie's, 17 June 1892, lot 168 (with Nos. 889.12, 899.13 and 899.14); sold for 14s. to C. Fairfax Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 88 mm
Width: 118 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-11) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

1816-08-24 - 1816-08-26

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in Constable's hand

  • Text: 24 August / 1816
  • Location: Recto
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 899.11
Primary reference Number: 14898
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 27 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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