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Woman at a window, reading a letter: P.2097-R (3)

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Titles

Woman at a window, reading a letter
Etchings by D. Wilkie, R.A.

Maker(s)

Wilkie, David (Printmaker)

Notes

History note: Given to Eric Maclagan's grandfather, Dr. Maclagan, who was President of the College of Physicians and of the College of Surgeons at Edinburgh and a friend of Wilkie's, by Miss Wilkie (the artist's sister).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1925-03) by Maclagan, Eric

Dating

Production date: AD 1824

Note

From the series Etchings by D. Wilkie, R.A., London, 1824

Second state

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of chine collé Plate Height 82 mm Width 40 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D.W.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Initials

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2097-R (3)
Primary reference Number: 10427
Laing: 2
Dodgson (Wilkie/Geddes): 3 II

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 6 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

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

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