Sketchbook, c. 1948/50
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Coverboards covered in cream coloured linen over board. Off-white paper, perforated along spine edge. Collocation: the folios are attached to the back cover with three staples. Pages 26-77 inclusive have not been used, though is a small ?waxed paper square tucked between 63 and 64.
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
Circa 1948 - 1950
This sketchbook contains preliminary studies for the following engravings: 'Mill Lane' [555], 1948; 'Ponies' P.1120-1974, 1947; 'Horses at Night', P.1128-1974, 1949; 'Ponies', P.1142/3-1974, 1950. Also, preliminary studies for 'Period Piece'. Some part figure studies including legs and arms, and several pages of assorted text including a travel log and biographical details of Louis Simond.
Support
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paper
Sheet Size
Height 202 mm
Width 125 mm
Coverboard
Height 210 mm
Width 130 mm
Inscription present: sideways
Inscription present: sideways
Accession number: PD.175-1994
Primary reference Number: 27662
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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