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Study of Two Standing Dancers: PD.34-1978

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of Two Standing Dancers

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Degas, Edgar

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Notes

History note: Degas Sale III, no. 220, Estimate: 300-400 Francs; with Marlborough Fine Art, 17/18 Old Bond Steet London, 1949; bt. A.S.F. Gow (£262.10.0d)

Measurements and weight

Height: 420 mm
Width: 425 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1880s
Production date: circa AD 1889 : Lemoisne's date for the series

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Charcoal

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Charcoal on tracing paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: (sale stamp)

  • Text: Degas (L.658)
  • Method of creation: Stamp, red ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.34-1978
Primary reference Number: 6295

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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