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Banquet scene: Macbeth with Banquo's Ghost: B.V.138

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Banquet scene: Macbeth with Banquo's Ghost

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 381 mm
Width: 566 mm
Width: 572 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

'The subject of the three following sketches in the Banquet scene and the Ghost of Banquo'. (i.e. B.V.139 and B.V.140)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Grey watercolour wash
Black watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen with black ink, black and grey watercolour wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 51
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.138
Primary reference Number: 16462
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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