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A study of a male nude torso: 2099B-2

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A study of a male nude torso

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: 170 mm
Width: 209 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

See also no. 2099B-3

School or Style

French

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Silverpoint on paper

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2099B-2
Primary reference Number: 6522
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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