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French valet and English lackey: 1747

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Titles

French valet and English lackey

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

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Measurements and weight

Height: 259 mm
Width: 284 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1747
Primary reference Number: 19114

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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