Sketchbook, c. 1933-34
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Coverboards coverd with dark red grained effect paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of folios: twenty one (seven torn out); twenty four (fourteen torn out); twenty three (fifteen torn out); twenty three (eleven torn out) and one attached to the back cover.
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
Circa 1933 - 1934
This sketchbook contains preliminary sketches and studies for the following engravings: 'The Listener' (special poetry number, 12 July 1933) [274]; 'Sunday Morning' [303], 1934; 'Cart Shed' [306], 1934; 'Milkman' [312], 1934; 'The Red Lion' [280], 1934; 'Farmhouse' [302]. 1934; 'The Escape' [410], 1936; 'Farmyard' [283], 1934; 'Fool's Song' [318 and 319], 1934 and 'Tennis' [307], 1934. Study of church interior (Sunday Morning?) identified as Haulton. There are assorted sketches including a horse (or other hoofed herbivore) rearing to browse on high leaves and horses in harness.
Grey wash
Black ink
Black wash
Graphite
Support
composed of
tracing paper
Sheet Size
Height 253 mm
Width 201 mm
Coverboard
Height 275 mm
Width 203 mm
Inscription present: the artist has inscribed a number of lists of her engravings exhibited in 1933 and 1934 - these have been partially inscribed over some measurements, written in graphite
Inscription present: upside down, the artist, has inscribed a number of book titles, and other notes
Accession number: PD.164-1994
Primary reference Number: 27565
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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