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Four sketches of church ornaments: 832/2.f.48

Object information

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Titles

Four sketches of church ornaments

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Description

Leaf stuck into sketchbook. Leaf used sideways.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: ? AD 1811 : Watermark: Whatman paper? ?1811 - top of mark only.

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 laid paper, stuck into sketchbook - right-hand edge has slight reddish staining

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/2.f.48
Primary reference Number: 38401
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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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