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Two studies of ornamental crests: 827.6

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Two studies of ornamental crests

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Chambers, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Artist; T. Gainsborough; George Baker (sale 21 June 1825) lot 470

Measurements and weight

Height: 192 mm
Width: 156 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1764

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink
Brown wash
Pink wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S P 2 R
  • Location: Lower ornament, on 'sash'
  • Method of creation: Brown ink over graphite
  • Text: no 3
  • Location: Upper right of centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: no 4
  • Location: Mid right of centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 827.6
Primary reference Number: 9400
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 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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