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Washing sheep, Bentley
Constable, John
(Draughtsman)
History note: Isabel Constable Sale, Christie's, 17 June 1892, lot 168 (with Nos. 889.12, 899.13 and 899.14); sold for 14s. to C. Fairfax Murray
Height: 88 mm
Width: 118 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1917-11)
by
Murray, Charles Fairfax
1816-08-24 - 1816-08-26
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Inscription present: in Constable's hand
Accession number: 899.11
Primary reference Number: 14898
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: GPL.153-1928
Accession Number: ANE.2c.1975
Accession Number: E.T.2c
Accession Number: 24.K.1-79
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