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Design for bookplate: Geoffrey Grigson's "Britain Observed": PD.217-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Design for bookplate: Geoffrey Grigson's "Britain Observed"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hassall, Joan

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 58 mm
Width: 75 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Lee, Brian North

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Joan Hassall
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.217-1989
Primary reference Number: 17387
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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