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Emma Hart as Medea slaying a child
Draughtsman: Romney, George
Height: 400 mm
Width: 310 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bought (1874-05-02) by Unknown
Circa 1781 - 1783
Brown ink
Brown ink wash
Graphite
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen with brown ink and brown ink wash over graphite, on paper
Accession number: L.D.149
Primary reference Number: 15609
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: P.108-1945
Accession Number: 724
Accession Number: P.150-1955
Accession Number: B.V.10
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