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House of Commons Chamber: P.45-1985

Current Location: In storage

Titles

House of Commons Chamber

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Washington, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985) by Washington, Robert

Dating

1941 - 1942

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 390 mm Width 297 mm
Sheet Height 485 mm Width 370 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W. WASHINGTON 1942
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: House of Commons Chamber 1941
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Title
  • Text: Wm. Washington
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.45-1985
Primary reference Number: 10060

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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