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Study for the portrait of Miss Cicely Alexander
Draughtsman: Whistler, James Abbott McNeill
History note: W.C. Alexander (1840-1916); Thence by Descent
Accepted in lieu of inheritance tax by H.M. Government and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 140 mm
Width: 70 mm
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2017) by H.M. Government
Pastel (crayon) : Pastel on buff paper
Accession number: PD.1-2017
Primary reference Number: 222722
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Study for the portrait of Miss Cicely Alexander" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/222722 Accessed: 2025-05-22 05:25:25
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