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Study of Two Standing Dancers
Degas, Edgar
(Draughtsman)
History note: Degas Sale III, no. 220, Estimate: 300-400 Francs; with Marlborough Fine Art, 17/18 Old Bond Steet London, 1949; bt. A.S.F. Gow (£262.10.0d)
Height: 420 mm
Width: 425 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1978-02-08)
by
Gow, A. S. F.
Production date: circa AD 1889 : Lemoisne's date for the series
Support composed of tracing paper
Drawing : Charcoal on tracing paper
Inscription present: (sale stamp)
Accession number: PD.34-1978
Primary reference Number: 6295
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.66-1959
Accession Number: 2823
Accession Number: 1975
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