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Horses and a snake: 3995/10

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Titles

Horses and a snake

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jones, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1863

Note

Handlist reference: "Horses and Snake"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)
Sight Size Height 212 mm Width 273 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Brown and grey wash, highlighted with white, on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1863
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brush
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 52
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3995/10
Primary reference Number: 11703

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Horses and a snake" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/11703 Accessed: 2024-05-02 00:07:45

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