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Study of a lion, roaring: PD.13-2000

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Titles

Study of a lion, roaring

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Strutt, William

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 296 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000) by Harbottle, Lawrence G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1888-10-03

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Conté crayon (TM)
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and red conte crayon with brown wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: William Strutt
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Roaring
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Octr. 3 1888
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink over graphite
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Lion lift the head high was / roaring
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink over graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.13-2000
Primary reference Number: 5845

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of a lion, roaring" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/5845 Accessed: 2024-05-05 07:49:07

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