The Lapland Witch: B.V.34

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Lapland Witch

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 314 mm
Width: 479 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: ? AD 1780

Note

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

School or Style

Materials used in production

Sepia wash
Graphite
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff coloured)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with sepia and sepia wash over graphite on buff coloured paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: No. 34
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.34
Primary reference Number: 15909
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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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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "The Lapland Witch" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/15909 Accessed: 2023-01-27 15:54:53

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            University of Cambridge}}

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