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Study of two men, half-length: 734*8

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Study of two men, half-length

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 312 mm
Width: 240 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-02) by Newton Robinson, C. E.

Note

Given as 'By Sir Joshua Reynolds'.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain, laid down on card)
Card Size Height 370 mm Width 300 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on chain paper laid down on card coloured as mount that may be contemporary with the drawing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: initials of J.C. Robinson (L.1433)

  • Text: J.C.R.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: supposed by Lugt to be French 18th C., Lugt.172

  • Text: A.R.D.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: Said to be T. Gainsborough / and Sir Thomas (sic. should be William) Chambers / Architect / by Sir Joshua Reynolds
  • Location: Verso, card mount, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: To Lady Eastlake / with / J.C. Robinson's / best compliments / 12th Dec 1864
  • Location: Verso, card mount, centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 734*8
Primary reference Number: 8063
Lugt: 1433
Lugt: 172
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 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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