An Indian with a broom [crossing's sweeper]: PD.1-1965.f.24

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Titles

An Indian with a broom [crossing's sweeper]
Male figure with head bowed, seated against railings

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hartmann, Carl

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Sir Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902), a friend of Hartmann's during his London visit (according to the donor), Abel's niece, Mrs Pantin, C.F. Pantin

Measurements and weight

Height: 127 mm
Width: 180 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1965) by Pantin, C. F. A.

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

School or Style

Materials used in production

Brown wash
White bodycolour
Graphite
Crayons

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: crayon, graphite brown wash with white highlights verso: graphite with brown wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Berkeley / Street
Location: Recto, on the wall against which he is leaning
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1965.f.24
Primary reference Number: 5910
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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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