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Studies for 'The Reading Lesson' Design for metal-work
Draughtsman: Dalou, Aimé-Jules
History note: With the Bruton Gallery 1979
Height: 236 mm
Width: 313 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Production date: circa AD 1874
Studies for 'The Reading Lesson' signed and dated 1874. The composition representing Madame Dalou and her daughter Georgette was included in the exhibition 'Sculptures by Jules Dalou' at Malletts, 28 April - 9 May 1964, no. 6. The final composition differes considerably from the drawing. A further sketch appears to be for a 'Maternité'. Compare PD.14-1979.
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Recto: graphite with pen and brown ink, and slight traces of red crayon verso: pen and brown ink, with graphite on paper
Inscription present: collector's mark, not in Lugt
Accession number: PD.13-1979
Primary reference Number: 6265
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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