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"The maid who was but human": 1207

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Object information

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Titles

"The maid who was but human"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bateman, Henry Mayo

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

Production date: AD 1922

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Paper Height 450 mm Width 330 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and Indian ink on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H.M. Bateman
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Indian ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1922
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Indian ink
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: obscured by mount

  • Text: The maid who was but human
  • Location: Below, centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1207
Primary reference Number: 8638
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 February 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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