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Sketch for 'The Family Compact': PD.59-1993

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Titles

Sketch for 'The Family Compact'

Maker(s)

Painter: Ward, James

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Notes

History note: The Watson family; Sotheby's, 17 June, 1981, lot 16

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.1 cm
Width: 29.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Reed, Anthony

Dating

1830s
Production date: before AD 1834

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rachel Ward aged 97 / and her Daughter-in-law. / The sketch taken up and finished from affectionate feelings to Mr and Mrs Watson, and family / from / James Ward R.A. / 1845
  • Location: Verso, panel
  • Method of creation: Brown ink on a label
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.59-1993
Primary reference Number: 4014

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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