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A man sharpening a scythe
Draughtsman: Unknown
History note: Messrs. P. & D. Colnaghi (writing on mount); Sir Bruce Ingram (not stamped); offered for sale by his executors, Sotheby's, 1 December 1964, part of lot 83, withdrawn
Bequeathed 1963, received 1964
Height: 159 mm
Width: 139 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir
Could be British
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Point of the brush, grey wash over black chalk on paper
Accession number: PD.124-1964
Primary reference Number: 4156
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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