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Group of Bacchantes assisting at the Initiation of a Rustic Nymph: B.V.65

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Titles

Group of Bacchantes assisting at the Initiation of a Rustic Nymph
Sketches of the Henderson portrait

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 381 mm
Width: 484 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

? 1780 - 1784

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black ink
Grey watercolour wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: pen with black ink (faded to brown) and grey watercolour wash over traces of graphite (erased) verso: graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 79
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.65
Primary reference Number: 15862

Audit data

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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