Study of a sheep: PD.27-1992

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Titles

Study of a sheep

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: F. Cavendish-Bentwick; P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd, from whom bought, 1955

Measurements and weight

Height: 205 mm
Width: 272 mm

Relative size of this object

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

Circa 1802 - 1805

School or Style

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown; laid down)

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, black and white chalk on brown paper, laid down and fixed

Inscription or legends present

Text: J.W. RA
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Ink
Type: Signature

Text: Study from Nature / fixed
Location: Mount, verso
Method of creation: Ink

Related exhibitions

James Ward R.A.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-1992
Primary reference Number: 14231
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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 (2023) "Study of a sheep" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14231 Accessed: 2023-05-31 20:57:53

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            University of Cambridge}}

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