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Sketchbook, 1913/14: PD.58-1994

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Titles

Sketchbook, 1913/14

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Raverat, Gwendolen

Categories

Description

Coverboards covered with white linen. Off-white paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of leafs: eight (one attached to front cover); seven (one has been cut out); six (two have been cut out); eight (one attached to back cover). 3 additional sheets tucked into front of book. Mostly studies of trees, sky and landscapes. Some anatomical studies (start-page5). 1 page with studies of sheep:13(verso). The first page has a list entitled 'Mr Maynell' pasted onto it, over a study of a lower leg.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1913 - 1914

Note

This sketchbook contains preliminary ideas and drawings for the following engravings: 'Gethsemane' [39] ?1912/13. 'Mary and Elizabeth' [P.1147-1974] ?1913. 'The Wood' [43] 1912/13. 'Sky and Cliffs' [52] 1913. 'Eleanor Cecil Bookplate' [51] 1913.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Coverboards Height 233 mm Width 142 mm
Sheet Size Height 233 mm Width 142 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G / 1913 / 1914
  • Location: Spine
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: the artist has inscribed three ground plans; four crosses down one edge of the leaf; and a list of four of her engravings, two with ticks alongside and two with crosses

  • Location: Inside front cover
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: upside down

  • Text: pres d' Avallon / Moulin des Ruats
  • Location: Inside back cover
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Manufactured by / PERCY YOUNG, / ENGLISH & FOREIGN / ARTISTS' COLOURMAN, / GOWER ST., W.C., / London, England. / (Sketch Books a SpĂ©cialitĂ©.)
  • Location: Inside back cover, lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed label

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.58-1994
Primary reference Number: 28169

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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