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Study of the Great Bustard with detail studies of head and leg: PD.968-1975

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Titles

Study of the Great Bustard with detail studies of head and leg

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wood, Joan Kingsford

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Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 185 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07) by Wood, W. R.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Great Bustard
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Drawings of Birds by Joan Kingsford. Principally drawn at the Natural History Museum
  • Location: Old mount, verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.968-1975
Primary reference Number: 14577

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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