Study of two men, half-length: 734*8

Materials used in production

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain, laid down on card)
Card Size Height 370 mm Width 300 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on chain paper laid down on card coloured as mount that may be contemporary with the drawing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: initials of J.C. Robinson (L.1433)

• Text: J.C.R.
• Location: Lower right
• Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: supposed by Lugt to be French 18th C., Lugt.172

• Text: A.R.D.
• Location: Lower right
• Method of creation: Ink
• Type: Stamp

• Text: Said to be T. Gainsborough / and Sir Thomas (sic. should be William) Chambers / Architect / by Sir Joshua Reynolds
• Location: Verso, card mount, lower left
• Method of creation: Graphite

• Text: To Lady Eastlake / with / J.C. Robinson's / best compliments / 12th Dec 1864
• Location: Verso, card mount, centre
• Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 734*8
Primary reference Number: 8063
Lugt: 1433
Lugt: 172
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Audit data

Associated departments & institutions

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