Head of a woman in profile
Draughtsman: Downman, John (Follower of)
Height: 220 mm
Width: 144 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Drummond, William
The method of applying red chalk to the verso of the drawing to suggest the blush of the cheek was one commonly used by Downman, although this drawing is clearly later in date.
Coloured chalks
Black chalk
Red chalk
Support composed of paper ( thin)
Drawing : Recto: black and coloured chalks on thin paper verso: red chalk
Accession number: PD.61-1997
Primary reference Number: 10340
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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