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Falstaff relinquishing the body of Hotspur: B.V.130

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Titles

Falstaff relinquishing the body of Hotspur

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 384 mm
Height: 391 mm
Width: 511 mm
Width: 517 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black ink
Grey watercolour wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with black ink and grey watercolour wash over traces of graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 50
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.130
Primary reference Number: 16047

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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