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The headless Christ: P.344-1943

Current Location: In storage

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The headless Christ

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Brangwyn, Frank

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Description

Etched in situ in Messina. Ruined church with debris foreground, and headless statue of Christ crucified, with Virgin standing beside cross.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A., November 1943

Measurements and weight

Height: 392 mm
Width: 305 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1910

Note

2nd state. Plate rebitten, sky added. With signature in pencil "Frank Brangwyn".

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Dry point
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.344-1943
Primary reference Number: 206226
Gaunt: 152.II

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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