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Study of a seated lady; half-length, with the right hand at chin: 2093

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a seated lady; half-length, with the right hand at chin

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lancret, Nicolas

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Notes

History note: From the collectio of Charles Ricketts, R.A., (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1936); on loan to the Museum from 1933-1937

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white, pasted down)
Card Height 107 mm Width 95 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Sanguine on white paper, pasted down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Watteau
  • Location: Back of the card
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: A. Watteau
  • Location: On the mount
  • Method of creation: Red ink
  • Text: 19 (formerly on the glass of the frame, is now pasted on to the back; this probably refers to an unidentified exhibition number)
  • Location: On the mount
  • Method of creation: Label, printed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2093
Primary reference Number: 6490

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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