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A Columbine for Sydney: PD.29-1991

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Titles

A Columbine for Sydney

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hassall, Joan

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 76 mm
Width: 63 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991) by Barnett, Henry Raymond

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper, laid down on marbled card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JH
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Watercolour
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Inscribed "A Columbine / for Sydney" / watercolour by Joan Hassall. / 'Sydney' was Sir Sydney Cockerell
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.29-1991
Primary reference Number: 17411

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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