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"True, but every goose can..." A caricature of Marie-Auguste Vestris, the dancer: PD.972-1963

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Current Location: In storage

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"True, but every goose can..." A caricature of Marie-Auguste Vestris, the dancer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dance-Holland, Nathaniel

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a, verso); bought from his executors for £85 together with the print from this drawing by Bartolozzi and Pesterini (P.54-1963)

Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 260 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Coloured wash
Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, black chalk and coloured washes on chain-marked paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.972-1963
Primary reference Number: 10236
Lugt: 1405a
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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