Study of a standing female figure in loose drapery, hand at chin Draped figure: PD.70-1959

Titles

Study of a standing female figure in loose drapery, hand at chin Draped figure

Maker(s)

Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (Draughtsman)

Notes

History note: From the collection of C.J. Knowles; Mrs Loyse Knowles; Dowdeswells (label on frame)

Measurements and weight

Height: 257 mm
Width: 130 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1959) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

Dating

1871 - 1873

School or Style

Materials used in production

Chalk
Pastels (crayons)

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown; laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Chalk and pastel on brown paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Text: Dowdeswell & Dowdeswells / Publishers, Valuers of, and Dealers in / Works of Fine Art / 36 Chancery Lane, W.C.
Location: Frame, verso
Method of creation: Label

Text: J.M. Whistler, Drapery Study, pastel
Location: Frame, verso
Method of creation: Printed slip

References and bibliographic entries

James McNeill Whistler. Drawings, Pastels and Watercolours. A Catalogue Raisonné

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.70-1959
Primary reference Number: 14368
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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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