A study of birch trees: PD.31-1992

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Titles

A study of birch trees

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Jeremy Maas, from whom bought, 1963

Measurements and weight

Height: 242 mm
Width: 175 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite and grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

Text: JWD
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: Luss August ?17
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Graphite

Related exhibitions

James Ward R.A.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.31-1992
Primary reference Number: 14235
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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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            University of Cambridge}}

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