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Prophet in a Tree: PD.21-1981

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Prophet in a Tree

Maker(s)

Painter: Davie, Alan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Dr Alistair Hunter, Honorary Keeper of Twentieth Century Art; on loan to the Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 213.4 cm
Width: 173 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: 09 AD 1963

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.21-1981
Primary reference Number: 3184
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 May 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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