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Group of Bacchantes assisting at the Initiation of a Rustic Nymph: Detail: B.V.74

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Group of Bacchantes assisting at the Initiation of a Rustic Nymph: Detail
Group which could be either for 'Nymph and Bacchante in the Initiation' or a reversal of the major group in the so called 'Fortune Telling' composition

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 513 mm
Width: 306 mm
Width: 327 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1780s
? 1780 - 1784

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with brown ink and grey watercolour wash over graphite on buff sugar paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 37
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.74
Primary reference Number: 15831

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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