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Kneeling female figure with two torches to left of large vase; to right, a standing female figure with torch in left hand, suspends a baby by its leg over the mouth of the vase: 832/3.f.14

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Titles

Kneeling female figure with two torches to left of large vase; to right, a standing female figure with torch in left hand, suspends a baby by its leg over the mouth of the vase

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Description

Cut from sketchbook. Loose, inside front cover.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 193 mm Width 134 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink over graphite on laid paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/3.f.14
Primary reference Number: 38916
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Kneeling female figure with two torches to left of large vase; to right, a standing female figure with torch in left hand, suspends a baby by its leg over the mouth of the vase" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/38916 Accessed: 2024-11-26 19:56:38

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/38916 |title=Kneeling female figure with two torches to left of large vase; to right, a standing female figure with torch in left hand, suspends a baby by its leg over the mouth of the vase |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-26 19:56:38|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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