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Portrait of Laura Forster: PD.35-1970

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Titles

Portrait of Laura Forster

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richmond, George

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Legal notes

Given at the wish of E.M. Forster, O.M.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Sprott, W. H.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1845 : The drawing is not dated, but the age of the sitter alone enables us to suggest c. 1845. On the verso there is a sketch of two animals (?lionesses) in black chalk with white highlights.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey)
Sheet Size Height 435 mm Width 289 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalks on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Laura Forster
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: (various instructions for framing)
  • Location: Along the lower edges, concealed by mount

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.35-1970
Primary reference Number: 13239
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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