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Orpheus and Eurydice: B.V.80

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Titles

Orpheus and Eurydice

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 331 mm
Height: 337 mm
Width: 384 mm
Width: 387 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Grey wash
Black wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with dark brown ink (black?), black and grey wash, over graphite on laid paper, laid down on another sheet of paper - traces of oil paint at right hand margin

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in a graphite circle

  • Text: 80
  • Location: Mounting sheet, below drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.80
Primary reference Number: 16191

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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