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Sketch of the only remains of a wall-painting of the Crucifixion at Prior Crandene's Chapel, Ely Cathedral: 2436e

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Sketch of the only remains of a wall-painting of the Crucifixion at Prior Crandene's Chapel, Ely Cathedral

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Powell, Alfred Hoare

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Description

Verso of mount, two sketches of jugs.

Measurements and weight

Height: 312 mm
Width: 292 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-06-26) by Powell, Alfred Hoare

Dating

Production date: AD 1894

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with graphite on paper, laid down on board

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the same inscription appears top right, but in graphite and faint - followed by 'No. 3'

  • Text: The only remains of a wall-painting / of the Crucifixion at Prior Crandene's / chapel. Ely Cathedral. / 1894
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Grey ink

Inscription present: traces of graphite signature underneath

  • Text: Alfred Powell
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Grey ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1894
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Grey ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2436e
Primary reference Number: 18901

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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