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The Three Marys at the Sepulchre: PD.31-1949

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Titles

The Three Marys at the Sepulchre

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Blake, William

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Legal notes

Given by the executors of W. Graham Robertson through the National Art-Collections Fund, 1949.

Measurements and weight

Height: 373 mm
Width: 405 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949) by Executors of W. Graham Robertson

Dating

1800s
1800 - 1803

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Watercolour
Graphite
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash and watercolour, over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: (b.l.)

  • Text: WB inv 1803
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.31-1949
Primary reference Number: 17493

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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