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Two dancers, standing: PD.146-1994

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two dancers, standing
Study of a grinning mask and three heads

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rouault, Georges

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 302 mm
Width: 210 mm

Relative size of this object

21 m30.2 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1994) by Green, E. J., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1932

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black ink
Gum
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Gouache, black ink and gum on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1932
  • Location: Lower left of centre
  • Type: Date
  • Text: G. Rouault
  • Location: Lower left of centre
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.146-1994
Primary reference Number: 6755
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 April 2021 Last processed: Thursday 22 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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