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The School of Pythagoras: 809

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Object information

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Titles

The School of Pythagoras

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Redfern, William Beales

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 146 mm
Width: 220 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Cambridge (Cambs.) ⪼ Cambridgeshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-11) by Redfern, William Beales

Dating

Production date: AD 1875-08-17

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with white bodycolour and graphite on paper, laid down on card mount

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Augt. 17'/75
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: W.B. Redfern
  • Location: Lower left, below the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 809
Primary reference Number: 18829
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Audit data

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