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The Elephantine Majority: 898

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Titles

The Elephantine Majority

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Tenniel, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-11) by Hartley, Harold

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Note

Appeared in 'Punch', Feb. 13, 1897.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sight Size Height 201 mm Width 157 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: JT
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1897
  • Location: Lower left, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 898
Primary reference Number: 20072

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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