Head of Elaine: PD.26-1976

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Titles

Head of Elaine

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: John, Augustus Edwin

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Mrs Clifton; with Agnew; Peter Harris Esq

Legal notes

With a life interest to his widow, relinquished 1976

Measurements and weight

Height: 148 mm
Width: 172 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1976) by Harris, Peter

Dating

Production date: AD 1900

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Augustus E. John
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: 1900
Location: Lower right, below the above
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.26-1976
Primary reference Number: 11656
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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