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Studies of a male nude torso: 2099B-1

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies of a male nude torso
Two more studies for the same figure, slightly varied in composition

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Legros, Alphonse

Entities

Categories

Notes

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

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 289 mm
Width: 213 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A.L.
  • Location: Top right corner
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2099B-1
Primary reference Number: 6520
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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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