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Illustration to Cupid's Pastime: P.46-1983

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Illustration to Cupid's Pastime

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Wright, John Buckland

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-10) by Poole, Monica

Dating

Production date: AD 1935

Note

With letterpress on verso (poem)

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 116 mm Width 66 mm
Sheet Height 230 mm Width 146 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JBW
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.46-1983
Primary reference Number: 3690
Reid: A 19

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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