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Catherine Vernon as Hebe: B.V.25

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Titles

Catherine Vernon as Hebe
Sketch for same

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 516 mm
Width: 318 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1770s
? 1776 - ? 1778

Note

Called 'Psyche' by J.R., B.V.25.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Wash
Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: pen and wash in bistre over graphite verso: graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: small blue paper square

  • Text: 4
  • Location: Top left corner
  • Method of creation: MS label
  • Text: 25
  • Location: Top left corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 137
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.25
Primary reference Number: 15948

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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