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Reference: 859.f.29

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Reference
Sketch of a seated old woman

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brown, Ford Madox

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1859 - 1875

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: 75 48 / 75 49 / 1 Vol Evans / Mr. Musters / Painted by moon / Engraved by Cocksan / Try Nicholls 5 Green St. / Leicester Sq r.
  • Location: From left towards centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: various calculations, and a scale along top edge

  • Location: Verso, across top of page
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 859.f.29
Primary reference Number: 9382

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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