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Two figures embracing in a landscape: PD.68-1972

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Titles

Two figures embracing in a landscape
Sketch of two lovers, in a more open embrace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Grant, Duncan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Brownlow, M.E.L.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1972) by Brownlow, M. E. L., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1925

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( folded on right)
Image Size Height 356 mm Width 352 mm
Sheet Size Height 356 mm Width 506 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: d Grant. -
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 25
  • Location: Lower left, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.68-1972
Primary reference Number: 10787

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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