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'Pray Pity the Sorrows of a Poor Blind Man': PD.1-2001

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Titles

'Pray Pity the Sorrows of a Poor Blind Man'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gillray, James

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Notes

History note: L.G. Duke; CBE; Sotheby's, 21 May 1970, lot 61 (sale of Duke collection, part II); bt. Spink & Son; Sir Ivor Batchelor (April 1971), by whom given

Measurements and weight

Height: ? mm
Width: ? mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2001) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink with grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Pray Pity ... Poor Blind
  • Location: Centre
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-2001
Primary reference Number: 28246

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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