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The Starling: P.1013-1974

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Titles

The Starling
A Sentimental Journey

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 67 mm
Width: 65 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-12) by Gurney, Sophie and Hambro, Elisabeth

Dating

Production date: AD 1937

Note

Illustration to A Sentimental Journey, 1937

Second block

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Wood engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: I CAN'T GET OUT
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1013-1974
Primary reference Number: 8128
Selborne/Newman: 473/2

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Starling" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/8128 Accessed: 2024-04-19 06:16:46

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