'Thetis comforting Achilles'
Draughtsman: Romney, George
Height: 473 mm
Width: 688 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John
1770s
1776
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1777
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Line drawing in pen and brown ink over graphite (traces only, remain after thorough erasing) on paper
Accession number: B.V.21
Primary reference Number: 15849
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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