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Stage design: PD.16-1977

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Stage design
Part of a study for the costume of the King in the ballet David Triumphant

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Léger, Fernand

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Jean Badovici; Sotheby's sale, 25 May 1977, lot 86 (illus.)

Legal notes

Acquired for the Museum by Somerville & Simpson Ltd.

Measurements and weight

Height: 190 mm
Width: 265 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1977) by Sotheby's

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Recto
Verso

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 5
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.16-1977
Primary reference Number: 6498
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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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