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Study for the East rock-face at Gordale Scar: PD.73-1993

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Titles

Study for the East rock-face at Gordale Scar
Sketch of a seated boy

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Capt. Claude Ward Jackson; H.P. Broadbent; Sotheby's, ?23 January 1963 (part of lot 1); H. Noel Whiting; Sotheby's 13 March 1980, lot 72

Measurements and weight

Height: 220 mm
Width: 198 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Verso, not by Ward, but bearing his initials: JW. RA.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Recto
Verso

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JW. RA
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.73-1993
Primary reference Number: 14250

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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