Study of hands: PD.39-1972

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of hands

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lawrence, Thomas

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Messrs P & D Colnaghi

Measurements and weight

Height: 115 mm
Width: 259 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red and black chalks on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: (2 lines, illegible)
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

Related exhibitions

The Human Touch: Making Art, Leaving Traces

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.39-1972
Primary reference Number: 11785
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 9 August 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Study of hands" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/11785 Accessed: 2023-01-26 23:26:21

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            University of Cambridge}}

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