Unknown Lady: 3794

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Titles

Unknown Lady

Maker(s)

Silhouettist: Miers, John

Entities

Silhouette

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 38 mm
Width: 30 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Pass, Alfred A. de

Dating

1814 - 1820

Note

The extensive use of bronzing in this silhouette suggests a late date of between 1814 and 1820.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of plaster

Techniques used in production

Silhouette : Silhouette on composition plaster

Inscription or legends present

Text: Miers
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Grey
Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3794
Primary reference Number: 32935
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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            University of Cambridge}}

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