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Femme lisant
Translated as: Woman Reading in the Reeds, St Jacut-de-la-mer
Draughtsman: Vuillard, Edouard
History note: Bernheim-Jeune, purchased direct from the artist, Oct. 1909 (letter in file); Lord Henry Bentinck, sold by his Trustees, Christie's, 6 December 1939, lot 62, bt. Lady Henry Bentinck (£107 2s), sold by order of her executors, Christie's, 19 April 1940, lot 111, bt. E.V. Harris (£189)
Given by Emmanuel Vincent Harris in memory of his wife, Edith, 1967
Height: 445 mm
Width: 646 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1967) by Harris, Emanuel Vincent
Production date: AD 1909
Support composed of paper ( laid down on a stretcher)
Drawing (image-making) : Distemper on paper (laid down on a stretcher)
Accession number: PD.11-1967
Primary reference Number: 6819
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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