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Study of a sheep: PD.27-1992

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Titles

Study of a sheep

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

Entities

Categories

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 205 mm
Width: 272 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1802 - 1805

School or Style

British

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-1992
Primary reference Number: 14231

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of a sheep" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14231 Accessed: 2024-04-16 19:20:13

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