The Omnibus: PD.24-1948

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Titles

The Omnibus

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Keene, Charles Samuel

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 180 mm
Width: 115 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-05) by Garrod, D.A.E.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink with traces of graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

Text: cK
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Brown ink
Type: Signature

Related exhibitions

Degas, Caricature and Modernity: Daumier, Gavarni, Keene

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.24-1948
Primary reference Number: 18450
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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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