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A shepherd boy asleep watched by his dog at the approach of a thunder-storm: L.D.145

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A shepherd boy asleep watched by his dog at the approach of a thunder-storm
Lower half of sketch of full face female portrait

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 270 mm
Width: 300 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1874-05-02) by Unknown

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey watercolour wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: grey watercolour wash over black chalk on buff suger paper verso: black chalk (erased)

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: L.D.145
Primary reference Number: 15613

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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