Study of two hands, for 'The Letter of Introduction', 1813
Draughtsman: Wilkie, David
The hands are those of the seated elderly man, holding the unopened letter
History note: T.E. Lowinsky [collector's mark 'TEL']; by descent to his daughters, Mrs R. Thirkell & Mrs. C. Stanley-Clarke; sale (Sotheby's) 8 February 1956, part of lot 65; bt. Dr. Alfred Scharf; bt. Batchelor, March 1956.
Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady
19th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1813
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite, on green-grey paper
Inscription present: printed in blue ink. Stamp of T.E. Lowinsky
Accession number: PD.196-2015
Primary reference Number: 215859
Lugt: undescribed
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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