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Studies of animals' legs: 3388

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Studies of animals' legs

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

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Description

Seven separate sheets mounted together on a single sheet

Measurements and weight

Height: 410 mm
Width: 334 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1885)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Six of the drawings in black chalk, one, the smallest (81 x 30 mm), in graphite, on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JW
  • Location: Lower left or right
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3388
Primary reference Number: 14199

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Studies of animals' legs" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14199 Accessed: 2024-05-06 06:28:07

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