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Studies after two Italian Madonnas: PD.30-1978

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies after two Italian Madonnas

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Degas, Edgar

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Notes

History note: Mlle Fèvre, daughter of Marguerite Degas, niece of E.D.; and P. Brame, one of the publishers of Lemoisne's Degas; Marlborough Gallery; bt. A.S.F. Gow 1950 (£75)

Measurements and weight

Height: 262 mm
Width: 340 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1978-02-08) by Gow, A. S. F.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Crayons
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite with traces of red crayon, on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (Degas' Studio stamp, (L.657))
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Stamp, red

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-1978
Primary reference Number: 6287

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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