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Chaos: PD.132-1994

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Titles

Chaos

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cornford, Christopher

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 229 mm
Width: 164 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1939-12

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and ink, with brush and wash on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Two Gwen with love from / Christopher
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Xmas 1939
  • Location: Verso, following the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.132-1994
Primary reference Number: 27843

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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