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Portrait of Milton: 3234

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Titles

Portrait of Milton

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richardson, Jonathan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J. Richardson Senr. (Lugt 2184, lower left); J. Richardson Jnr. (Lugt 2170, lower right) ; Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 165 mm
Width: 135 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black lead on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Milton / Richardson exc. (in a later hand)
  • Location: Old mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3234
Primary reference Number: 13234
Lugt: 2184
Lugt: 2170

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Portrait of Milton" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/13234 Accessed: 2024-04-26 14:53:54

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