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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Fight between a lion and a tiger

Maker(s)

Painter: Ward, James

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by Ellison, Richard, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1797

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Depth 15 cm Height 130 cm Width 165.5 cm
Canvas Height 101.6 cm Width 136.2 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: James Ward / Pinxt
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1797
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date
  • Text: The Contest / Lion and Tiger
  • Location: Verso, frame
  • Method of creation: MS
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 60
Primary reference Number: 4009
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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