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Head of a Woman (possibly a study for 'Fair Rosamund'): 2152

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Titles

Head of a Woman (possibly a study for 'Fair Rosamund')

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

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Notes

History note: Alphonse Legros; Ricketts and Shannon Collection

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 214 mm
Width: 179 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Chalk study (Rosamund?) the property of C. Shannon / C. Ricketts
  • Location: Backing
  • Method of creation: MS label, ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2152
Primary reference Number: 13384
Surtees: 576

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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