Sketchbook, 1913/14
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); seven (one has been cut out); six (two have been cut out); eight (one attached to back cover). 3 additional sheets tucked into front of book. Mostly studies of trees, sky and landscapes. Some anatomical studies (start-page5). 1 page with studies of sheep:13(verso). The first page has a list entitled 'Mr Maynell' pasted onto it, over a study of a lower leg.
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
1913 - 1914
This sketchbook contains preliminary ideas and drawings for the following engravings: 'Gethsemane' [39] ?1912/13. 'Mary and Elizabeth' [P.1147-1974] ?1913. 'The Wood' [43] 1912/13. 'Sky and Cliffs' [52] 1913. 'Eleanor Cecil Bookplate' [51] 1913.
Support
composed of
paper
Coverboards
Height 233 mm
Width 142 mm
Sheet Size
Height 233 mm
Width 142 mm
Inscription present: the artist has inscribed three ground plans; four crosses down one edge of the leaf; and a list of four of her engravings, two with ticks alongside and two with crosses
Inscription present: upside down
Accession number: PD.58-1994
Primary reference Number: 28169
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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