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A woman with two children, seated on steps: PD.6-2000

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A woman with two children, seated on steps

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Mulready, William

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Notes

History note: From the sale of the artist's work, Christie's, 28-30 April 1865; P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., from whom bought by the donor, 1957

Measurements and weight

Height: 103 mm
Width: 128 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink over traces of graphite, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mulready
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.6-2000
Primary reference Number: 1500

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "A woman with two children, seated on steps" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/1500 Accessed: 2024-04-19 10:36:59

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