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A pair of seated figures, seen in part profile; standing female figure with left arm folded across body and right hand raised to face in attitude of forlorn contemplation; full-length figure: statue of a Saint?: 832/10.f.27

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Titles

A pair of seated figures, seen in part profile; standing female figure with left arm folded across body and right hand raised to face in attitude of forlorn contemplation; full-length figure: statue of a Saint?
Robed full-length figure; rear view of male figure with right arm raised as if throwing a spear; faint outline for same

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Description

Recto and verso, leaf used sideways.

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 laid paper
Leaf Height 195 mm Width 158 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 'down' the leaf

  • Text: ' ; . ! ?
  • Location: To right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/10.f.27
Primary reference Number: 38450
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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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