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Sketch of a boat and the back of a female figure: 859.f.7

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Sketch of a boat and the back of a female figure
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Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brown, Ford Madox

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

1875-07 - 1975-07

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Leaf Height 139 mm Width 229 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: near Dordrecht / July 1875
  • Location: Recto, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 859.f.7
Primary reference Number: 9354

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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