Psyche being rowed across the Styx: B.V.38

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Titles

Psyche being rowed across the Styx

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Drawing

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Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 313 mm
Width: 481 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1776

Note

The title appeared in Burlington Magazine, February 1957.

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with sepia over traces of graphite mostly erased on paper

References and bibliographic entries

'The Drawings of George Romney' page(s): 43
Drawings by George Romney page(s): 16-7

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.38
Primary reference Number: 15856
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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