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Man with a scythe: P.52-1981

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Man with a scythe

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Austin, Robert Sargent

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06) by Sproule, Sarah, Miss

Dating

1932 - 1933

Note

First state, first proof

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 149 mm Width 119 mm
Sheet Height 250 mm Width 208 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: R S A
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1st proof 1st state : 3 proofs :
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Edition
  • Text: To Malcolm O. from R. A, Oct.1932
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Dedication

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.52-1981
Primary reference Number: 480
Dodgson (Austin): 99
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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