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A young draughtsman (1767): PD.22-1951

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A young draughtsman (1767)

Maker(s)

Painter: Unknown

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1951) by Lambe, Roger Francis

Dating

1760s
Production date: AD 1767

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Painted Surface Height 57.5 cm Width 44.8 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WW
  • Location: Lower right
  • Text: 1767
  • Location: Lower right, below the above inscription
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.22-1951
Primary reference Number: 801

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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