Studies of a male nude torso Two more studies for the same figure, slightly varied in composition
Draughtsman: Legros, Alphonse
History note: From the collection of Charles Ricketts, R.A. (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1937); on loan to the Museum from January 1933 to March 1937
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 289 mm
Width: 213 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 2099B-1
Primary reference Number: 6520
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 3047
Accession Number: E.SU.169
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