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Back of nude woman: PD.54-1978

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Back of nude woman

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maillol, Aristide

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: With Gallerie Druet, 20 Rue Royale, Paris, No. 10441; Sir T.D. Barlow; A.S.F. Gow

Measurements and weight

Height: 262 mm
Width: 181 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 ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in a circle

  • Text: M (L.1852a)
  • Location: Lower right hand edge
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: GALERIE DRUET / 114 RUE St Honoré, (corrected in ink (20 Rue Royale), PARIS / No.: 10441 / Aristide Maillol / dessin
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Printed label, green ink
  • Text: Druet / Manchester
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Octagonal label, graphite
  • Text: Specialité d' Emballage et Transport d' objets d'art / ROBINOT FRERES / 18, Rue Yvant, Paris (15e) - TEL: Vaugirand 10-69 / Exposition de LYON 1926 / Mr Maillol / Druet No. 11.
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Printed label, black ink
  • Text: James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., / Fine Art Packers, Frame Makers, / C 12671 / 17 & 18 Nassau Street, / MORTIMER STREET, W. / Phone: MUSEUM 1871 or 7588
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Printed label, black ink
  • Text: CONTROLES DU NORD - PARIS / (in the middle) - DU CASES (?)
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Text: A.S.F. Gow
  • Location: Old back
  • Method of creation: Printed label, black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.54-1978
Primary reference Number: 6559
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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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