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Sketchbook, c. 1935-40: PD.173-1994

Object information

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Titles

Sketchbook, c. 1935-40

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Categories

Description

Coverboards covered in dark red grain-effect paper over board. The first folio is a heavy cram coloured paper, the remainder are cream coloured perforated tracing paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of folios: twenty three; twenty one; twenty four (three torn out).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs

Dating

Circa 1935 - 1940

Note

This sketchbook contains ideas and studies for a large number of prints. It also contains some proofs and finished engravings, many on an Indian theme and one bookplate for Anthony Toynbee. The subjects of studies include frogs, cats, big cats, goats, a parrot, figure studies, limbs and fabric folds, palm trees, a top hat with accompanying portrait, studies of 'E. J. Dent lecturing'. Page 1(verso) and 2 (recto) have lists of pictures relating to a range of exhibitions in 1938 and 1939.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Red ink
Blue wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( folio 1) tracing paper
Folio 1 Sheet Size Height 253 mm Width 203 mm
Remaining Sheet Size Height 255 mm Width 203 mm
Coverboard Height 259 mm Width 203 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: yellow

  • Text: L. CORNELISSEN & SON, / Artists' Colourmen, / IMPORTER OF FRENCH PASTELS, PAPER, BRUSHES, / BOXES, AND OTHER ARTISTS' MATERIALS. / 22, Great Queen Street, London, W.C.2 / ------- / PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.
  • Location: Inside front cover, top left
  • Method of creation: Printed label

Inscription present: the artist has inscribed a list of four paintings given or sold to Hugh Gordon

  • Location: Inside front cover, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: the artist has made a number of notes and lists including titles of prints sent to the Redfern Gallery in December 1939, a list of money owed, and names of composers

  • Location: Inside back cover
  • Method of creation: Graphite, pen and black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.173-1994
Primary reference Number: 27633
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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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