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A sheet of miscellaneous studies: a frieze of the Triumph of Neptune; a frieze of Venus borne by a porpoise, and smaller group of figure studies: 3595/33

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Titles

A sheet of miscellaneous studies: a frieze of the Triumph of Neptune; a frieze of Venus borne by a porpoise, and smaller group of figure studies

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 230 mm
Width: 187 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1895-04) by Wallis, J. K.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Graphite, pen and ink and brown wash on paper, laid down on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 33
  • Location: Album page, above centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: no 3595/33
  • Location: Album page, lower right of drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3595/33
Primary reference Number: 10650
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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