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Detail of a frieze, 'The State of the Blessed', Lincoln Cathedral?: 832/2.f.13

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Titles

Detail of a frieze, 'The State of the Blessed', Lincoln Cathedral?

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Leaf Height 178 mm Width 232 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The State of the Blessed is the beginning of this subject. Christ in glory is first.
  • Location: Top
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Adam & Eve driven from Paradise. / Daniel among the Lions. / Christ calling his Apostles. / ----------- healing the Blind. &c / X some of these subjects strongly resembling those on Xstian Sarcophagi / time of Cent. Wm. the Conqr. Remegius - see Lincoln guide
  • Location: Below frieze
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/2.f.13
Primary reference Number: 38366
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 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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