Sketchbook, 1910
Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen
Coverboards covered with white linen. Off-white paper. Collocation: four gatherings, containing the following number of leaves: seven (one attached to front cover); eight; six; eight (one attached to back cover). Figure studies, and part figure studies especially involving clothing and fabric. Some studies of animals, especially hind legs. One study of a tree, some of houses, one page with pen and ink studies for a larger piece. Study for 'Death and the Philosopher'.
Height: 140 mm
Width: 230 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs
Production date: AD 1910
In 1908, when Gwen was 23, she was allowed to go to the Slade School. She studied there for 3 years, and it was during this time that she met Jacques Raverat, whom she married in June 1911. (Jacques went to the Slade himself in Jan. 1910.) This sketchbook therefore was commenced while she was studying, and contains preliminary ideas for wood engravings which were probably completed as follows: 'The Murderer' 1910 ?1911; 'Sir Thomas Browne (Death and the Philosopher' 1910; 'Fair Annie' 1910; Annie of Rough Royal 1910; 'Flying' 1910.
Support
composed of
paper
Coverboards
Height 140 mm
Width 230 mm
Accession number: PD.49-1994
Primary reference Number: 27848
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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