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Studies for "Cranford": PD.8-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies for "Cranford"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hassall, Joan

Entities

Categories

Description

Pasted within the binding 'J. Hassall Drawings & Engravings for Cranford 1940'

Measurements and weight

Height: 210 mm
Width: 312 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: before AD 1940

Note

This and the following five drawings are part of an album of drawings and proofs of wood engravings compiled for Harrap's edition of 'Cranford', 1940. The album was compiled by the artist in 1972 with her own manuscript instructions.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper black ink

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, pen and black ink, grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Studies for a Cranford block
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: erased

  • Text: To Sydney with love from Joan Christmas 1952
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.8-1989
Primary reference Number: 16601
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 November 2022 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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