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Odin before the Prophetess: B.V.55

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Titles

Odin before the Prophetess
Sketch of reclining woman in landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 271 mm
Width: 218 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1770s
? 1773 - 1775

Note

"From Grays Descent of Odin" (J.R., inscription, B.V.).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Buff wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Recto: buff wash, pen and ink over graphite verso: graphite on paper

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.55
Primary reference Number: 15873

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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