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Man sitting with his 'missus' in the kitchen: PD.65-2003

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Titles

Man sitting with his 'missus' in the kitchen

Maker(s)

Belcher, George Frederick Arthur

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Abbott and Holder, Barnes, London. Catalogue list no 107, May 1968 (6), from whom bought, May 1968

Measurements and weight

Height: 385 mm
Width: 314 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Materials used in production

Paper
Black chalk

Techniques used in production

Drawing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: George Belcher
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Black chalk
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Gentleman who has invested in / a barrel of beer. Its fine to think we're saving a penny on every / pint draw Another jug full missus
  • Location: Below drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.65-2003
Primary reference Number: 98093

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Man sitting with his 'missus' in the kitchen" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/98093 Accessed: 2023-09-28 13:22:13

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