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Christ returns to His mother Paradise Regained
Draughtsman: Blake, William
History note: Bt. from Blake by John Linnell, 1825; Linnell trustees; Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918 (151), bt. by Messrs. Carfax for T.H. Riches (for 2,100 gns.); Mrs. T.H. Riches
Bequeathed 1935.
Height: 168 mm
Width: 133 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Circa 1816 - 1818
One of a series of 12 designs.
Grey wash
Watercolour
Indian ink
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash and watercolour on paper
Inscription present: possibly over other numbers
Accession number: PD.24-1950
Primary reference Number: 17527
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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