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The Ghost of Clytemnestra: B.V.77

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Ghost of Clytemnestra

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 384 mm
Width: 571 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Dating

? 1776 - 1780

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Grey watercolour wash over graphite, touched with pen and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 75
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.77
Primary reference Number: 15852
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Ghost of Clytemnestra" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/15852 Accessed: 2024-12-19 04:13:56

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