Head of Bolingbroke: L.D.80

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Titles

Head of Bolingbroke
Sketch for three figures at right pointing at fourth figure

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 287 mm
Width: 262 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

1788 - 1790

Note

The head is a study for Bolingbroke in B.V.135.

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Lapland witch
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Drawings by George Romney page(s): 51

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Identification numbers

Accession number: L.D.80
Primary reference Number: 15529
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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