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An imaginary head: 873

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

An imaginary head

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dadd, Richard

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 141 mm
Width: 118 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

1860s
Production date: circa AD 1860 : see 'notes'

Note

Formerly described in the Museum inventory as "Head" (?Norse or Irish)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Red wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite with touches of red wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RD
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: No. 4
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 873
Primary reference Number: 10156

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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