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Sketch for 'The Family Compact'
Painter: Ward, James
History note: The Watson family; Sotheby's, 17 June, 1981, lot 16
Height: 24.1 cm
Width: 29.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Reed, Anthony
Production date: before AD 1834
Support composed of panel (wood)
Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel
Accession number: PD.59-1993
Primary reference Number: 4014
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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