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A scene in a barber's shop, with the Duke of Wellington: PD.3-1995

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

A scene in a barber's shop, with the Duke of Wellington

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burney, Edward Francis

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: T.E. Lowinsky; J.M.E. Lowinsky; Sotheby's, 24 November 1965 (59); P. & D. Colnaghi, London, from whom bought 1966, by the donors

Measurements and weight

Height: 266 mm
Width: 422 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink and red chalk on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 31 (with various inscriptions throughout the composition)
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.3-1995
Primary reference Number: 9137
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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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