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Lady giving alms to a beggar: PD.44-1978

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lady giving alms to a beggar

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gavarni, Paul

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: S. von Licht (1880-1932) (Lugt 789b); K.E. Maison 39, Hamilton Terrace, London N.W.8, 1954; bt. A.S.F. Gow (£60)

Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 171 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

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Gavarni
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: L.789b (collector's mark)
  • Location: Old mount, verso, lower left hand corner
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Text: Gavarni (signed lower left corner) Chevalier, Hippolyte Guillaume Sulpice (1804-1866)
  • Location: Backboard
  • Method of creation: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.44-1978
Primary reference Number: 6401
Lugt: 789b
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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