Slain lion: PD.417-R

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Titles

Slain lion

Maker(s)

? G.O.T. (Draughtsman)

Measurements and weight

Height: 173 mm
Width: 254 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

1830s
1830 - 1839

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Diex Augusti II et III September . MXCCXCII -
Location: Below
Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: ??

Text: G.O.T.
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: Mue 11th / 183(?)
Location: Lower right, below the above
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Date

Text: cheap frame
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.417-R
Primary reference Number: 29311
Temporary Perceval number: PB417
Stable URI

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 (2022)
            "Slain lion"
            Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/29311 Accessed: 2022-08-10 03:34:14

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            {{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/29311
            |title=Slain lion
            |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2022-08-10 03:34:14|publisher=The
            University of Cambridge}}

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