Portrait of a lady, unknown: 1177

Titles

Portrait of a lady, unknown

Maker(s)

Downman, John (Draughtsman)

Legal notes

From the John Spencer Perceval Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 225 mm
Width: 188 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1926) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1782

School or Style

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White chalk
Blue chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black, white, red and blue chalk, with stump and watercolour on paper, laid down (chalk and/or watercolour applied to verso)

Inscription or legends present

Text: Jo Downman Pt.
Location: Lower right
Type: Signature

Text: 1782
Location: Lower right, below the above
Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

John Downman 1750-1824; Landscape, figure studies and portraits of 'Distinguished persons' page(s): 93

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1177
Primary reference Number: 15298
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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 (2022)
            "Portrait of a lady, unknown"
            Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/15298 Accessed: 2022-06-27 09:59:21

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