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Portrait of Professor Henry Tonks, in Uniform: 2301

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Professor Henry Tonks, in Uniform

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sargent, John Singer

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Notes

History note: Henry Tonks; Christie's 29 July 1937, lot 37

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937-07) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

American

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 248 mm Width 371 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H.Q. Guards Division / Aug. 4th. 1918 / to my friend Henry Tonks
  • Location: Upper right
  • Type: Date
  • Text: John S. Sargent
  • Location: Upper right, following the above
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2301
Primary reference Number: 13527
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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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