The miser and the barber, 1790
Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas
Between picture and contemporary mount: 2 sheets with graphite sketches. One is an actor in hose and doublet, wearing a dagger and holding a tankard, kneeling, another figure seated at table, right. The other is a study of two male heads, one with a pipe.
Height: 259 mm
Width: 320 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935-02-27) by Norman, C. K.
1790s
Production date:
AD 1790
Support composed of paper
Watercolour
: Pen and ink and watercolour with grey wash on paper
Pen and ink
Inscription present: the '9' was originally an '8'
Accession number: 1748a
Primary reference Number: 19117
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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