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Four ladies in Japanese costume
Draughtsman: Whistler, James Abbott McNeill
History note: Sir William Eden, Bart; Colnaghi; Christie's, 30 March 1912 (lot 66 as 'Japanese Women'); bt. Kinmell; Messrs. Agnew ; Louis Clarke by 1940
Bequeathed 1960
Height: 146 mm
Width: 286 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Support composed of paper ( dark brown)
Drawing : Pastel and charcoal on dark brown paper
Accession number: PD.187-1961
Primary reference Number: 14377
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 4183
Accession Number: O.5-1901
Accession Number: O.20-2008
Accession Number: 4183(11)
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