Study for a portrait of the Wykeham family: PD.208-1994

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Titles

Study for a portrait of the Wykeham family
Study of an arm and a figure playing the harp

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Linnell, John

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Joan Linnell Burton

Measurements and weight

Height: 116 mm
Width: 174 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: J Linnell
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Brown ink
Type: Signature

Text: Mrs Wykham & Miss & Master Short
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.208-1994
Primary reference Number: 11990
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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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            University of Cambridge}}

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