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Portrait of Martha Gellhorn: PD.104-1975

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Martha Gellhorn

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Perlin, Bernard

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Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 1058 mm
Width: 1041 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Matthews, T. S.

Dating

1950s
Production date: AD 1958

School or Style

American

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper laid down on cotton

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Bernard Perlin
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1958
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.104-1975
Primary reference Number: 12235

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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