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Entry of the Fetish (1955): PD.46-1973

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Entry of the Fetish (1955)

Maker(s)

Painter: Davie, Alan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Given by the artist to Martin Richmond, in exchange for professional services

Legal notes

From the Gulbenkian and University Purchase Funds.

Measurements and weight

122.2
152.4

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1973) by Richmond, Martin

Dating

Production date: AD 1955

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of hardboard

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on hardboard

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Alan Davie
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 55
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.46-1973
Primary reference Number: 854

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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