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Alope the Daughter of Cercyon: B.V.86

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Object information

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Titles

Alope the Daughter of Cercyon

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 360 mm
Width: 516 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1782 - 1783

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey watercolour wash
Graphite
Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with bistre and grey watercolour wash over graphite (erased) on white paper with chain and watermarks as B.V.68

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 176
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.86
Primary reference Number: 15845
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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