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Study of Sophie asleep: PD.32-1994

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Titles

Study of Sophie asleep

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 287 mm
Width: 382 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1922

Note

This life study was probably executed around 1922 when Sophie was three. See also graphite studies in sketchbook PD.62-1994 ff.4 verso and 21 recto.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Conté crayon (TM)

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Conté crayon on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sophie
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.32-1994
Primary reference Number: 27794

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Study of Sophie asleep" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/27794 Accessed: 2024-05-01 02:19:16

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