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Eurydice vanishing from Orpheus: B.V.79

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Object information

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Titles

Eurydice vanishing from Orpheus

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 382 mm
Width: 475 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1780 - 1781

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with black ink (faded) and grey watercolour wash over graphite on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.79
Primary reference Number: 15855
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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