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Lydia Lopokova as the maid in 'The Postman': PD.23-2010

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lydia Lopokova as the maid in 'The Postman'

Maker(s)

Legat, Nicolas

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Notes

History note: Acquired from the Estate of Lydia Keynes, 1981 (£25)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr W.M. Keynes, 2009, received 2010

Measurements and weight

Height: 269 mm
Width: 126 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1925

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N. Legat./1925./London.
  • Location: L.r. image
  • Method of creation: Watercolour and graphite
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.23-2010
Primary reference Number: 178827
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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