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Design for "The Spinstress": B.V.85

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Object information

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Titles

Design for "The Spinstress"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 392 mm
Width: 294 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with brown ink and grey watercolour wash over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 54
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.85
Primary reference Number: 15949
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 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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