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Self-portrait: 895

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Titles

Self-portrait

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wright, Joseph (Wright of Derby)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir Francis Seymour Haden; Christie's, 26 February 1917 (lot 143 - with a self-portrait by Fantin Latour)

Measurements and weight

Height: 112 mm
Width: 95 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1917) by Christie's

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Charcoal

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, the eyes defined in charcoal on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Jos. Wright Esq. / for Eliza Haden / (from Miss Wright)
  • Location: Mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Cutting with MS alteration

Identification numbers

Accession number: 895
Primary reference Number: 14599

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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