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Figures on a beach: PD.30-1972

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Titles

Figures on a beach

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Penley, Aaron Edwin

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Notes

History note: The artist; by descent to his grandson, John Steegman; by bequest to King's College

Measurements and weight

Height: 248 mm
Width: 349 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972-04) by Provost and King's College

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite and wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: barely legible

  • Text: December ... A.P. ... Hastings
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-1972
Primary reference Number: 12230

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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