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Scene in the Avon gorge [?] : A man sits watching a tree-root in human form: P.263-1941

Current Location: In storage

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Scene in the Avon gorge [?] : A man sits watching a tree-root in human form

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cruikshank, George

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 245 mm Width 160 mm
Sheet Height 298 mm Width 215 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Etched by George Cruikshank from a Sketch by the Author
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.263-1941
Primary reference Number: 312

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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