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

Object information

Awaiting location update

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

Categories

Notes

History note: Joan Linnell Burton

Measurements and weight

Height: 116 mm
Width: 174 mm

Relative size of this object

17.4 m11.6 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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: 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 Last processed: Monday 15 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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