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Woman Tethering a Goat: P.37-1981

Titles

Woman Tethering a Goat

Maker(s)

Austin, Robert Sargent (Printmaker)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06) by Sproule, Sarah, Miss

Dating

1928 - 1929

Note

Ninth trial state

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Plate Height 138 mm Width 125 mm
Sheet Height 260 mm Width 190 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RSA
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Robert Austin 1929
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 9th trial State - 14th March
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Edition

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.37-1981
Primary reference Number: 465
Dodgson (Austin): 81

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022) "Woman Tethering a Goat" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/465 Accessed: 2022-06-29 11:23:07

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