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Child and philosopher: PD.41-1974

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Titles

Child and philosopher

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Artaud, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: By descent from the artist's sister to Mr. Kenneth Taylor; Mrs E.M. Taylor, his widow

Legal notes

Through Dr. A.C. Sewter

Measurements and weight

Height: 206 mm
Width: 155 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974) by Tayler, E. M., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1813-10-06 : see inscriptions/marks

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Child and Philosopher by Wm. Artaud October 6th 1813
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: further inscription indistinct

  • Text: Garment of the man..............
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Crimson velvet
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: in circle

  • Text: 81
  • Location: Upper left

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.41-1974
Primary reference Number: 8484

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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