Dr. Robert Darwin 1766-1848
Silhouettist: Unknown
The silhouette is of a full length portly figure facing right wearing a tail coat and carrying a cane and a top hat. At some time this work was stuck down on pink paper now partially removed.
Height: 272 mm
Width: 158 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Support composed of laid paper
Silhouette : Silhouette painted in black ink on chain paper
Inscription present: with a tree and recumbent deer
Inscription present: with a wreath of holly
Accession number: 4012
Primary reference Number: 32936
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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