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Recumbent female nude: PD.8-1964

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Recumbent female nude

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Despiau, Charles

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Bequeathed by A.J. Hugh Smith through the National Art-Collections Fund, 1964

Measurements and weight

Height: 245 mm
Width: 370 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Smith, Arnold John Hugh

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C. Despiau
  • Location: Bottom left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: j anis (?)
  • Location: Verso
  • Text: Adby & Co. Ltd. / 11 Carlos Place. Grosvenor Sq. / 316 + A.W. / F.T. 316
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.8-1964
Primary reference Number: 6344

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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