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Girl seated before fireplace: P.148-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Girl seated before fireplace

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Helleu, Paul-César

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10) by Bullard, John Eric

School or Style

French

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 299 mm Width 297 mm
Sheet Height 383 mm Height 442 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Helleu
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.148-1961
Primary reference Number: 2684
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Girl seated before fireplace" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/2684 Accessed: 2025-12-05 09:49:06

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