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Left profile of human skeleton, showing in detail the lumbar region of the spine, the pelvis and head of the femur
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
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composed of
laid paper
Leaf
Height 192 mm
Width 137 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on laid paper
Accession number: 832/4.f.22
Primary reference Number: 38854
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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