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Old woman with a distaff: 982.4

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Titles

Old woman with a distaff

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Poynter, Edward John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bidder, G.P.

Measurements and weight

Height: 165 mm
Width: 110 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Paris ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920-01) by Bidder, G.P.

Dating

Production date: AD 1857-07 : see 'inscriptions/marks'

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( torn margin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Paris July / 57
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 982.4
Primary reference Number: 12249

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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