The Story of the battle (to his Grand-daughter), in 1860: 776(7)

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Titles

The Story of the battle (to his Grand-daughter), in 1860

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brown, Ford Madox

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: [In Madox Brown's Sale? (Not listed in catalogue): Messrs T. & G. Wharton, at 1 St Edmund's Terrace, Regent's Park, London, 29-31 1894] C. Fairfax Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 140 mm
Width: 163 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Note

One of 7 designs for the panels of a bookcase

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( stuck down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and sepia ink, with traces of graphite, drawn within a curved rectangle on paper, stuck down

Inscription or legends present

Text: AD1862
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Ink

Related exhibitions

William Morris 1834-1896

Identification numbers

Accession number: 776(7)
Primary reference Number: 9108
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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