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Ecorché of the 'Dying Gaul'
Draughtsman: Linnell, William
Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Burton, Joan Linnell
Production date: AD 1840-02
Submitted to the Royal Academy Schools to show sufficient proficiency in draughtsmanship to gain a ticket for admission to the Schools in 1840.
Black ink
White bodycolour
Graphite
Support
composed of
paper
Sight Size
Height 484 mm
Width 725 mm
Work Size
Height 538 mm
Width 765 mm
Mount Size
Height 685 mm
Width 93 mm
Drawing : Pen and black ink with white bodycolour highlights over graphite underdrawing, on two pieces of paper, stuck together
Inscription present: numbers correspond to drawing
Accession number: PD.32-1990
Primary reference Number: 82020
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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