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The Bellman: P.1722-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Bellman

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Palmer, Samuel

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex-collection F.L. Griggs

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1879

Note

Fifth state, with a remarque in the lower right margin.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)
Plate Height 160 mm Width 232 mm
Sheet Height 241 mm Width 353 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S. PALMER INV. ET FEC. / MEAD VALE / RED HILL / 1879
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Samuel Palmer
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 2695
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Number

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1722-R
Primary reference Number: 6421
Lister (Palmer): E11 V
Alexander (Palmer): 11 V
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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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