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Head of a man in a wig: PD.116-1991

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Head of a man in a wig

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Phelps, Richard (Formerly ascribed to)

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 220 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( blue)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black and white chalks on blue paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E 383
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.116-1991
Primary reference Number: 8426
Temporary Reitlinger Number: R.D.4
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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