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Prisoner and wife with a gaoler: 1745

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Titles

Prisoner and wife with a gaoler

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

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Measurements and weight

Height: 305 mm
Width: 372 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Grey wash
Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and ink and watercolour with grey wash over traces of graphite on paper, laid down on a backing sheet
Pen and ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1745
Primary reference Number: 19099

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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