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Study of drapery and a head in profile: PD.40-1972

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Titles

Study of drapery and a head in profile

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Poynter, Edward John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Messrs. Abbott & Holder, from whom bought (£15)

Measurements and weight

Height: 332 mm
Width: 485 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalk on brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EJP
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink studio stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.40-1972
Primary reference Number: 12257

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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