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Two tarpon: 1530(2)

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Two tarpon

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sargent, John Singer

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-08) by Sargent, Emily and Ormond, Francis

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 254 mm Width 178 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S.1a
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: at Harbour key / tarpons caught / April 16th / 1917
  • Location: Upper right
  • Text: 6 ft 10 inches long / weight 140 lbs
  • Location: Lower left

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1530(2)
Primary reference Number: 13526
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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