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Medea: B.V.10

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Titles

Medea
Two profiles as for Medea

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 332 mm
Width: 500 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Dating

? 1773 - 1775

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Charcoal

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: black chalk verso: charcoal on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 10
  • Location: Verso, top
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: No. 93
  • Location: Verso, bottom
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.10
Primary reference Number: 15858
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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