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Description of figures 2 and 3 (see 832/7.f.4&5): 832/7.f.6

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Description of figures 2 and 3 (see 832/7.f.4&5)

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

Grey ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 230 mm Width 169 mm

Techniques used in production

Handwriting : Pen and grey ink on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 6
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 3
  • Location: Upper right corner
  • Method of creation: Grey ink

Inscription present: [i] two preceding words crossed through in grey ink

  • Text: Fig 2 / Inclination of the head to the breast / B the extreme bend of the back over the legs / withough changing the position of the legs / 2d B demonstration of the vertebrae of the / loins in this position. / C extreme line of the back bent over the[i] / backwards without changing the position / of the legs / D when the back is bent as far as D the / thighs & legs will project as at E / Fig 3 / AA Segment described by the arm until it / arrives at x when as the upper arm can proceed no farther the loewr arm bends from / the elbow at B to B / CC Segment described by the leg until / it arrives at / D when the leg bends from the knee
  • Location: Recto
  • Method of creation: Grey ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/7.f.6
Primary reference Number: 38518

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 28 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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