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Orpheus: P.269-1941

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Orpheus
Francis Turner Palgrave's Golden Treasury series

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Jeens, Charles Henry
Draughtsman: Woolner, Thomas (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 224 mm Width 147 mm
Sheet Height 383 mm Width 280 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving : Engraving on steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.269-1941
Primary reference Number: 1460
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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