Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch: PD.33-1971

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Titles

Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Downman, John

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 203 mm
Width: 165 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1971-07) by King, Herbert Ryder

Dating

Production date: AD 1780

School or Style

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and red chalk, with stump and watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: apparently Downman's hand

Text: The Duchess of Bueclugh [sic] 1780. first sitting at Richmond. / She was Lady Elizabeth only remaining Child of / George Duke of Montague and 2d Earl of Cardigan. / I also drew her Husband and Children
Location: Frame, verso
Method of creation: Label

Inscription present: small circular label, bearing Buttery number

Text: HAB A/121/D
Location: Frame, verso
Method of creation: Label

References and bibliographic entries

John Downman 1750-1824; Landscape, figure studies and portraits of 'Distinguished persons' page(s): 79

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.33-1971
Primary reference Number: 15372
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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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