The brother of Archibald Hamilton: 1823

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Titles

The brother of Archibald Hamilton

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Downman, John

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: The artist; bequeathed to his only daughter, Mrs Isabella Cloe Benjamin; acquired by the Hon. George Neville, later Neville Granville, Dean of Windsor, c. 1825; by descent to Mrs Maitland; Lady Longmore; 2nd Series bt. from Lady Longmore in 1936 for the Museum by two anonymous Friends of the Fitzwilliam and by the N.A.C.F.

Measurements and weight

Height: 228 mm
Width: 185 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-10) by Anonymous

Note

This drawing looks as if it were copied from an oil painting.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black, red and white chalk, with stump and watercolour on paper, some lines incised with a stylus

Inscription or legends present

Text: 22 / Vol 1.
Location: Mount, upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: The Brother of Archibold Hamelton Esq lost at Sea
Location: Mount, below
Method of creation: Brown ink

References and bibliographic entries

John Downman 1750-1824; Landscape, figure studies and portraits of 'Distinguished persons' page(s): 83

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1823
Primary reference Number: 15173
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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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