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Study of a head for an angel: PD.24-1993

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Study of a head for an angel

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richmond, William Blake

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Given in memory of her husband, Dr Peter Boulden

Measurements and weight

Height: 410 mm
Width: 386 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Boulden, Daphne

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sir William Blake Richmond R.A.
  • Location: Verso
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.24-1993
Primary reference Number: 13256
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of a head for an angel" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/13256 Accessed: 2024-03-28 21:42:02

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