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Dorelia and the children at Martigues: PD.16-1976

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Dorelia and the children at Martigues

Maker(s)

Painter: John, Augustus Edwin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: With Charles A. Jackson, Manchester; J. Leger, London

Legal notes

Peter Harris (1898-1976) with a life interest to his widow, relinquished 1976.

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 32.9 cm

Relative size of this object

32.9 cm23.5 cm What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1976) by Harris, Peter

Dating

Production date: AD 1910

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: John
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.16-1976
Primary reference Number: 3503
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 16 June 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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