Seated nude: PD.57-1978

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Seated nude

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Matisse, Henri

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Sir T.D. Barlow; A.S.F Gow

Measurements and weight

Height: 322 mm
Width: 246 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1978-02-09) by Gow, A. S. F.

Dating

Circa 1918 - 1925

School or Style

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite and black chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Henri-Matisse
Location: Lower left hand corner
Type: Signature

Text: 3
Location: Verso, near lower edge
Method of creation: Blue crayon

Text: tozing (?)
Location: Verso, upper centre
Method of creation: Pale indelible pencil

Text: No. 24062 / Henri Matisse / Femme nue assise bas gauche lave E.U.
Location: Backboard
Method of creation: Label

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Draw

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.57-1978
Primary reference Number: 6579
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2022

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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