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The rape of Kunaza: B.V.97

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Titles

The rape of Kunaza

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 386 mm
Width: 576 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Dating

1780s
1784 - 1785

Note

"...taken from Mr Hayley's Essay on Old Maids" J.R. B.V.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey ink
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with grey ink, and grey watercolour wash over graphite (mostly erased) on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 66
  • Location: Vers
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.97
Primary reference Number: 15668

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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