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Portrait of Sir William Ross: PD.20-1986

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Sir William Ross

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: d'Orsay, Alfred, Comte

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From an album of studies by the artist, with Colnaghi, from whom bought by the donor, 1952

Legal notes

Through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Musuem

Measurements and weight

Height: 277 mm
Width: 204 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1986) by Powell, C. N. Peter

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite and red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sir W. Ross
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: D'orsay / fecit
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.20-1986
Primary reference Number: 6691
Stable URI

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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