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Scene design. 1884: PD.101-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Scene design. 1884

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Chevalier, E.

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1974, received 1975

Measurements and weight

Height: 302 mm
Width: 436 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1975) by Hamilton Kerr, Sir

Dating

Production date: AD 1884

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Gouache
Grey wash
Black wash
Blue wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, ink, black and grey and blue wash with white hightlights in gouache, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: E. Chevalier
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1884
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Theatrical Design. / E. Chevalier / 1884 / Scene Design.
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.101-1975
Primary reference Number: 6136
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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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