Sketchbook, 1912
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Coverboards covered in white linen. Off-white paper. Collocation: four gatherings, containing the following number of leafs: eight (one attached to front cover); eight; eight; eight (one attached to back cover). Blank sheets: 4(verso), 8(verso), 9(verso), 18(verso), 20(recto and verso), 21(recto), 23(recto), 25(recto), 28(recto). Sepia photograph of curled nude in field tucked into back of book, drawn on with graphite to alter posture. Pages 14-17 scored out of book, 1 inch stubs remain. Entirely anatomical and figure studies, including 'Monsieur ?Viele Griffin'.
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
Production date: AD 1912
This sketchbook contains preliminary sketches and possible early working ideas for the following engravings: 'Georges Raverat' [42] 1912. 'Gethsemene' [39] 1912.
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Coverboards
Height 232 mm
Width 140 mm
Sheet Size
Height 232 mm
Width 140 mm
Inscription present: possibly in JR's hand
Inscription present: in the artist's hand
Accession number: PD.84-1994
Primary reference Number: 28065
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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