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Two characters in a scene from a play, 1790 (?): 1742

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Titles

Two characters in a scene from a play, 1790 (?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 289 mm
Width: 285 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-02-27) by Norman, C. K.

Dating

Production date: AD 1790

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and ink with watercolour on paper, laid down on larger sheet with ruled and coloured borders as a mount
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T. Rowlandson
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1790
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1742
Primary reference Number: 19095

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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