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A Personification of Sorrow: B.V.32

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Titles

A Personification of Sorrow
Various sketches of women and children

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 451 mm
Width: 267 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Graphite
Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: fine pen with brown ink (some graphite scribble to indicate R. hand) verso: pen with bistre on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 138
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.32
Primary reference Number: 15904

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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