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The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Draughtsman: Blake, William
History note: Obtained from Blake by John Linnell (for whom it was painted); Linnell Trusees; Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918 (155); bt. by Messrs. Carfax for T.H. Riches (260 gns.); Mrs T.H. Riches (d. 1950)
Bequeathed 1935.
Height: 363 mm
Width: 337 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Production date: circa AD 1822
Grey wash
Watercolour
Indian ink
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash and watercolour on paper
Accession number: PD.50-1950
Primary reference Number: 17531
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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