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The distressed artist: PD.38-1978

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The distressed artist

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Forain, Jean Louis

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Notes

History note: With Marlborough Fine Art, Old Bond St., London, 1951; bt. A.S.F. Gow (£47)

Measurements and weight

Height: 386 mm
Width: 353 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1978-02-09) by Gow, A. S. F.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite
Chinese ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Chinese ink over graphite, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Forain
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.38-1978
Primary reference Number: 6377

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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