John Sank, Earl of Mexborough: 2315.21

Materials used in production

White bodycolour
Watercolour
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk, with stump and watercolour and white highlights on paper, laid down (chalk and/or watercolour applied to verso)

Inscription or legends present

• Text: J Downman / Pt
• Location: Lower right
• Method of creation: Black chalk
• Type: Signature

• Text: 1783
• Location: Lower right, below the above
• Method of creation: Black chalk
• Type: Date

• Text: 21.
• Location: Album sheet, recto, upper right
• Method of creation: Black ink

• Text: The Earl of Mexborough 1783. Original / He was John Savile Earl of Mexborough, I also / drew his elegant Lady, she was Miss Stephenson. / I drew two of his Lordship.
• Location: Album sheet, recto, lower right
• Method of creation: Black ink

References and bibliographic entries

• John Downman 1750-1824; Landscape, figure studies and portraits of 'Distinguished persons' page(s): 86

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2315.21
Primary reference Number: 15345
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Audit data

Associated departments & institutions

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