"The Duke slowly rose from his chair": 1727b

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Titles

"The Duke slowly rose from his chair"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Maurier, George Du, trustees for the estate of

Note

In left hand margin, two graphite sketches for figures in the composition. A drawing for "Court Royal", Part II, p. 17, 'Cornhill Magazine'.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of card
Sheet Size Height 250 mm Width 351 mm

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink on card

Inscription or legends present

Text: du Maurier
Location: Lower left of main drawing
Type: Signature

Text: Miss Ernstone / 61 Wellington Road / St. John's Wood / Illustration / p. 17 Part II / Court Royal / CHM / The Duke slowly / rose / from his / chair / Reduce to / 4 inches in width / The Duke slowly rose / from his chair / Illustration for / Court Royal / Cornhill Magazine
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1727b
Primary reference Number: 10405
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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