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A meeting of creditors: 1744

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Titles

A meeting of creditors

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

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Measurements and weight

Height: 298 mm
Width: 432 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-02-27) by Norman, C. K.

Dating

1780s
1785 - 1790

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Watercolour
Blue wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and ink with watercolour and grey and blue washes, over traces of graphite on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: a meeting of Creditors
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1744
Primary reference Number: 19098

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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