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Study of: low bas relief of stucco centre of the ceiling of the Arantia tomb; small copy in graphite, lower left: 832/8.f.57

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Study of: low bas relief of stucco centre of the ceiling of the Arantia tomb; small copy in graphite, lower left

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 wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 238 mm Width 160 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink with grey wash over graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: low bas relief of Stucco / Center[sic] of the cieling[sic] of the Arantia / tomb
  • Location: Recto, lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/8.f.57
Primary reference Number: 39274

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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