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Design for 'Launcelot and Elaine': PD.150-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Design for 'Launcelot and Elaine'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hassall, Joan

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 354 mm
Width: 218 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Lee, Brian North

Dating

1940s
Production date: before AD 1948

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Blue ink
Blue wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and blue ink, with blue wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Joan Hassall
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Blue ball-point pen
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Launcelot & E
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Blue ball-point pen

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.150-1989
Primary reference Number: 17269
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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