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The miser and the barber, 1790: 1748a

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The miser and the barber, 1790

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Description

Between picture and contemporary mount: 2 sheets with graphite sketches. One is an actor in hose and doublet, wearing a dagger and holding a tankard, kneeling, another figure seated at table, right. The other is a study of two male heads, one with a pipe.

Measurements and weight

Height: 259 mm
Width: 320 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

Grey wash
Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and ink and watercolour with grey wash on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rowlandson
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: the '9' was originally an '8'

  • Text: 1790
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1748a
Primary reference Number: 19117
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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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