Sketchbook, April - May 1913
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Coverboards covered with white linen. Off-white paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of leafs: eight (one attached to front cover); eight; eight; seven (one cut and one attached to back cover). Portrait studies including ?[Charles] G. Darwin, Ka Cox, ?[Le Pwy]. Many studies as if for paintings or engravings, including figures, also part and entire figure studies associated to them. Most in latter part of sketchbook inverted as if book used from both ends. Blank pages: 11(verso), 12(verso), 27(recto) and 30(verso).
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
1913-04 - 1914-05
This sketchbook contains preliminary ideas and drawings for the following engravings: 'Death and the Philosopher' [23], [24] ?1910/13. inc. putto holding plaque for motto. Pen and ink studies also on page 28(recto) (inverted), man crouched over desk, page 8(recto), draped woman standing in the wind and page 6(recto), ?corpse attended by two putto with brands. Other detailed studies include Page 20(recto) (inverted) men at a ?butcher's shop Man measuring thread page 21(recto) Standing girl with plait and a hat page 17(verso), two women standing looking across a stormy field page 5(recto), reclining man ?blessing kneeling one page 5(verso).
Support
composed of
paper
Coverboards
Height 232 mm
Width 141 mm
Sheet Size
Height 232 mm
Width 141 mm
Inscription present: 1. In what do you consider ?good draughtmanship/consist. [Whom do <crossed out>] Mention any great/ draughtsmen + cite some examples at/ the Fitzwilliam museum/ 2. Describe 3 of Rembrants etchings on/Biblical subjects & say if you like them/and why/ 3. Describe + comment on the 3 of the following/ pictures or casts which interest you most/ [List with annotation of locations] / 4. Write a short account of what you think of/ Blake's work
Inscription present: the artist has inscribed the titles of four essay topics; and upside down, a shopping list with prices
Accession number: PD.55-1994
Primary reference Number: 28134
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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