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Head of an old man: PD.124-2015

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head of an old man

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Legros, Alphonse

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Notes

History note: Henry Harper Benedict; Sotheby's 7/11/1962, lot 117; bt. Batchelor under a pseudonym.

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sheet Height 305 mm Width 235 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A Legros 1900
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.124-2015
Primary reference Number: 213997
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 January 2017 Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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