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Sketch of the alabaster frieze of the three Magi, Long Melford Church: 2436j

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sketch of the alabaster frieze of the three Magi, Long Melford Church

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Powell, Alfred Hoare

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 359 mm
Width: 525 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-06-26) by Powell, Alfred Hoare

Dating

1890s
Production date: AD 1892 : .

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with graphite on paper, laid down on board

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 6
  • Location: Above image, to left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Lond Melford Ch. Alabaster - / Long Melford -
  • Location: Below image, to left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Alfred H. Powell
  • Location: Below image to right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Alabaster. Long Melford Ch: / Alfred Powell
  • Location: Below image, bottom right
  • Method of creation: Black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2436j
Primary reference Number: 18916
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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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