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Blake in conversation with John Varley, half-length figures seated by a table: PD.59-1950

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Blake in conversation with John Varley, half-length figures seated by a table

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Linnell, John

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Notes

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)

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1935, with a life interest to his widow (d. 1950)

Measurements and weight

Height: 113 mm
Width: 176 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry

Dating

1820s
1821-09 - 1826-09

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JL
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Sept 1821
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Text: Cirencester Place
  • Location: Lower left
  • Text: Mr Blake (aged 64)
  • Location: Figure
  • Text: Mr Varley (aged 43)
  • Location: Figure

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.59-1950
Primary reference Number: 11964

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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