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A youth torn between love and military ardour: B.V.115

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Object information

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Titles

A youth torn between love and military ardour

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 381 mm
Width: 392 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1782 - 1784

Note

Title indicated by J.R., B.V.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Brown ink
Grey watercolour wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with brown ink and grey watercolour wash over traces of graphite, mostly erased, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 132
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.115
Primary reference Number: 15908
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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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