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Roman bull excavated at Mérida, Spain: 1973

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Roman bull excavated at Mérida, Spain

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bone, David Muirhead

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 247 mm
Width: 207 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937-01) by Cohen, Philip A.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Muirhead Bone
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Roman Bull - Mérida
  • Location: Lower right

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1973
Primary reference Number: 8952
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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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