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Studies of a bull at Gisburn Park: PD.72-1993

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Titles

Studies of a bull at Gisburn Park
Sketch of the West rock-face of Gordale Scar

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sotheby's, 10th July, 1980, lot 22 (with a study for "The Battle of the Standard")

Measurements and weight

Height: 252 mm
Width: 154 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Reed, Anthony

Dating

Production date: AD 1811-08-22

Note

Verso, probably related to a drawing which is on the back of no. 3393b.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J WARD. RA
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Gisburn Park. Augt. 22d. 1811
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.72-1993
Primary reference Number: 14249

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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