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A gentleman taking snuff: PD.6-1957

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A gentleman taking snuff

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Monnier, Henry

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: With Messrs. Colnaghi (bt. by them from a French dealer); bt. from the by L.C.G. Clarke, Esq.

Measurements and weight

Height: 282 mm
Width: 207 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1957-11) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

Production date: AD 1844

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Henry. Monnier
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1844
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Verolet (?) / A carte Henry Monnier
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.6-1957
Primary reference Number: 6622
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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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