Study for "Wellington writing a dispatch", 1825
Draughtsman: Wilkie, David
History note: W.W. Knighton, Christie's, 22 May 1885, lot. 365 with 366; bought by White (for Murray) £4
Height: 202 mm
Width: 145 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
Production date: AD 1825
A study for the painting of 1836 in Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink with sepia wash on paper
Accession number: 738(17)
Primary reference Number: 14402
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.143-2015
Accession Number: 3037
Accession Number: 2784.f40.a
Accession Number: 2784.f41.a
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