Head of a woman in profile: PD.61-1997

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Titles

Head of a woman in profile

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Downman, John (Follower of)

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 220 mm
Width: 144 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Drummond, William

Note

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.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Coloured chalks
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( thin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: black and coloured chalks on thin paper verso: red chalk

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.61-1997
Primary reference Number: 10340
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Head of a woman in profile" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/10340 Accessed: 2023-01-27 16:54:23

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            |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2023-01-27 16:54:23|publisher=The
            University of Cambridge}}

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