Study of a lion, roaring: PD.13-2000

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Titles

Study of a lion, roaring

Maker(s)

Strutt, William (Draughtsman)

Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 296 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000) by Harbottle, Lawrence G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1888-10-03

School or Style

Materials used in production

Conté crayon (TM)
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and red conte crayon with brown wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: William Strutt
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: Roaring
Location: Lower centre
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: Octr. 3 1888
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Ink over graphite
Type: Date

Text: Lion lift the head high was / roaring
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Ink over graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.13-2000
Primary reference Number: 5845
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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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022)
            "Study of a lion, roaring"
            Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/5845 Accessed: 2022-08-11 17:55:02

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            |title=Study of a lion, roaring
            |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2022-08-11 17:55:02|publisher=The
            University of Cambridge}}

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