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Two studies of a mother and child: "Maternite"
Draughtsman: Helleu, Paul-César
History note: Lewis Huth Walters, Sale Christie's, 13 March 1942, lot 87, bt. Agnew for L.C.G. Clarke
Height: 480 mm
Width: 367 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
White chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk
Support composed of paper ( white)
Drawing : Black, red and white chalk on white paper
Accession number: PD.74-1961
Primary reference Number: 6456
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: C.80.35 & A-1997
Accession Number: L.D.28
Accession Number: GR.9.1888
Accession Number: C.80.34 & A-1997
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