The Horny Hand: 1209

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Titles

The Horny Hand

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Beerbohm, Max

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 349 mm
Width: 357 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

Production date: AD 1909

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and wash on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Text: Max
Location: Lower right
Type: Signature

Text: 1909
Location: Lower right
Type: Date

Text: The Horny Hand
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1209
Primary reference Number: 8787
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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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            University of Cambridge}}

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