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Man seated by a window reading, with Bell above: 2652

Object information

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Titles

Man seated by a window reading, with Bell above

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brangwyn, Frank

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Brangwyn, Frank

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Note

Drawn for a suggested bookplate, probably after 1920 since it is not in The Moreland Press (1920) Bookplates of F.B.; sketch of head at extreme right of page

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing Height 222 mm Width 132 mm
Page Height 417 mm Width 269 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and black chalk on paper, laid down, squared

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F.B.
  • Location: Lower left corner
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Better late than never
  • Location: Above drawing at top of page
  • Text: Woodcut Charles Bell
  • Location: Below drawing
  • Text: 8 5/8 x 5 1/8
  • Location: Lower margin
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: (numbered 1-20 downwards and 1-12 along base of drawing_
  • Location: Left-hand side
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2652
Primary reference Number: 9071
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 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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