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Scene from Macbeth: B.V.142

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Titles

Scene from Macbeth

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 305 mm
Height: 317 mm
Width: 508 mm
Width: 510 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Brush and brown wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down on another sheet

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 142 - 145 / Shakespeare. Macbeth Act 4 Scene / "Macb. Tell me thou unknown power" & c. / 142 Represents the whold composition. / 143 - 145 parts on a larger scale with variations
  • Location: Mount sheet above drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 142
  • Location: Mount sheet below drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.142
Primary reference Number: 16235

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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