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Head of a girl (from a marble bust?): 3336

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Head of a girl (from a marble bust?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784); A.A. VanSittart (1824-1882)

Measurements and weight

Height: 145 mm
Width: 123 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Mount Size Height 217 mm Width 205 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper laid down on thicker paper ruled as for a mount

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (collector's mark)
  • Location: Lower left of centre

Inscription present: crossed out in graphite

  • Text: Sir Peter Lely
  • Location: Verso, centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 8899
  • Location: Verso, upper centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3336
Primary reference Number: 8385

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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