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Study of a sailing boat with figure: 1421w

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Study of a sailing boat with figure

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Prout, Samuel

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Measurements and weight

Height: 87 mm
Width: 141 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Graphite
Wash

Components of the work

Support composed of cartridge paper ( white; laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink and wash over graphite on white cartridge paper, laid down on mounting card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P7 B S. Prout 1421
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1421w
Primary reference Number: 12307

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of a sailing boat with figure" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/12307 Accessed: 2024-04-26 05:49:59

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