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A Gentlemans rest broken in consequence of going to bed with his leg on: P.211-1941

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A Gentlemans rest broken in consequence of going to bed with his leg on
Scraps and Sketches, Part I, plate 1

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1828

Note

From Scraps and Sketches, Part I, London 1828

Signed in graphite "First proof - George Cruikshank"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 277 mm Width 375 mm
Sheet Height 339 mm Width 432 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Designed Etched & Published by George Cruikshank - May 20th 1828
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: First proof - George Cruikshank
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Edition

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.211-1941
Primary reference Number: 316
Cohn: 180 I i
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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