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Woman bearing a pot on her head: 982.7

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Titles

Woman bearing a pot on her head

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Poynter, Edward John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bidder, G.P.

Measurements and weight

Height: 328 mm
Width: 232 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Paris ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1859 CE - 1858 CE

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: EJP
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 18(monogram)59
  • Location: Lower left, surrounding the monogram
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 982.7
Primary reference Number: 12252

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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