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Mrs Moore: 743 (1)

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Object information

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Titles

Mrs Moore

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

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Notes

History note: From the collection of the artist; his sale, Christie's, 25 April, 1842, lot 591, bt. by Colnaghi; R.S. Holford 1843; Property of a Gentleman; Sale Christie's, B. March 1893 (lot 19); Charles Fairfax Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 452 mm
Width: 330 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1841-02-15

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, black and red chalk and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D. Wilkie ft Beyrout
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Feby 15th 1841
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 743 (1)
Primary reference Number: 14405
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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