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Sir Roger de Coverley and the Inn Sign: 1032

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sir Roger de Coverley and the Inn Sign

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Thackeray, William Makepeace

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J.W. Baynes (from inscription verso); Edward Fitzgerald Esq; Sir Herbert Thompson Bart.

Measurements and weight

Height: 144 mm
Width: 203 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920-12) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sir Roger de Coverly and the Inn Sign (No 122, Spectator) / by W.M. Thakery / 8 x 5 5/8 / (belonged to Edward Fitzgerald Esq. Little Grange, Woodbridge / 3853
  • Location: Verso of card
  • Text: bought of Christie and Mansons for S.W. Baynes / 8 Dec 1883
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1032
Primary reference Number: 13787
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 19 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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