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A suit of 16th century armour Sketch of a head in profile (right) and of a full-length figure wearing a waisted tunic with a broad hood, seen from the back
Draughtsman: Bonington, Richard Parkes
History note: R.W. Reford, Montreal; Christie's sale, 3 March 1970, lot 29 illustrated in catalogue, bought Colnaghi for the Museum
From the University Purchase Fund.
Height: 178 mm
Width: 125 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1970) by Christie's
Production date: circa AD 1825 : See catalogue entry for discussion of date.
Support composed of paper ( laid down; the gilt on its edges suggests that the mounting sheet comes from an album)
Drawing : Recto: graphite with margins in ink verso: graphite on paper laid down on a hollow mount of Whatman paper
Accession number: PD.3-1970
Primary reference Number: 8975
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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