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King John signing the Magna Carta: P.575-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

King John signing the Magna Carta
Set of six prints for William Augustus Russel's New and Authentic History of England (London, J. Cooke: 1777-9)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Debroche
Draughtsman: Wale, Samuel (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1777 - Circa 1779

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.575-R
Primary reference Number: 130980
Old object number: T.575
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 13 January 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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