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Sir William Lemon, Bart 1748-1824: 2350

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir William Lemon, Bart 1748-1824

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Humphry, Ozias

Categories

Notes

History note: Passed by descent to Humphrey's illegitimate son Upcott; F.H. Turner; A.G. Fisher; with Agnew's; their Spring Exhibition 1939, No. 120, where bought by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 112 mm
Width: 92 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: in or before AD 1772 : Williamson, 'Life and Works', states that a Mr Lemon paid twelve guineas for the sketch in 1772.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of card

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk on card

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2350
Primary reference Number: 18061
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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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