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Principles of the folds of drapery; four sketches Drapery: continuation of recto; axioms
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
Support
composed of
laid paper
Leaf
Height 230 mm
Width 169 mm
Recto
Verso
Inscription present: the sketches are variously numbered from 1-6; the following in grey ink: [i] three preceding words crossed through; [ii] four preceding words crossed through, following word above the line; [iii] preceding word crossed throug, following word above the line; [iv] two preceding words crossed through
Inscription present: the following in grey ink: preceding word crossed through, following three above line; [ii] preceding word crossed through; [iii] preceding word crossed through
Accession number: 832/7.f.47
Primary reference Number: 38762
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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