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Study of a large kiln (?); Pair of figures, one with a shovel: 1080.f.18

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Titles

Study of a large kiln (?); Pair of figures, one with a shovel
Study of a well pump; Two slight studies of female heads

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell (Follower of)

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Notes

History note: In 1906 owned by Sir Alexander Carmichael Bruce (1851-1927) of London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-02) by Walker, Augustus

Note

There is a trial (?) of grey-blue wash towards the top edge, recto.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Leaf Size Height 133 mm Width 184 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1080.f.18
Primary reference Number: 14997

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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