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Blake in conversation with John Varley, half-length figures seated by a table
Draughtsman: Linnell, John
History note: John Linnell (d. 1882); the Linnell Trustees; Linnell Sale, Christie's, 15 March, 1918 (part of lot 169); bt. by Messrs Carfax for T.H. Riches (85 gns)
Bequeathed 1935, with a life interest to his widow (d. 1950)
Height: 113 mm
Width: 176 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
1821-09 - 1826-09
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite on paper
Accession number: PD.59-1950
Primary reference Number: 11964
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 3184
Accession Number: PD.166-1985
Accession Number: PD.169-1985
Accession Number: PER.C.3-1922
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