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Venus and Bather: 3995/2

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Titles

Venus and Bather

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jones, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1873-10) by Jones, Mrs

Note

Handlist reference: "Venus and Bather in the Nile/ Authio 1.41.8"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash
Blue wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)
Sight Size Height 307 mm Width 219 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Brown ink used with the tip of the brush, brown and blue wash, on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Venus and / Swimmer / aulh 4 (?) (illegible figures)
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 63
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3995/2
Primary reference Number: 11693

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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